| Job Title: Lower School Head Teacher - Leave Replacement Department: Lower School FLSA Status: Exempt The Hewitt School - New York, NY ABOUT HEWITT Established in 1920, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls school located in New York City. We inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body. POSITION SUMMARY The Hewitt School is seeking a lower school head teacher as a leave replacement from January 2021 through June 2021. The head teacher is responsible for the education and support of students in their homeroom. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES - Plan and implement lower school curriculum in a self-contained classroom setting, including math, reading, writing, and social studies
- Monitor and evaluate the academic, social, and emotional progress of the students
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED - A deep appreciation for student-centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices
- Eagerness to collaborate with other educators in developing integrated, student-centered curricula
- Experience with workshop methodology is essential
- Master’s degree in education, or currently pursuing such a degree
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED - Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work to employment@hewittschool.org. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the school’s academic philosophy. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. |
