Middle School Teachers

SAR Academy, modern Orthodox day school in Riverdale, NY is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (Grades 6-8).

Qualifications:

- Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families

- Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

- Demonstrates an ability to teach high-level content to a diverse group of learners

- Facility with teaching large and small groups

- Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement

- Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

Responsibilities:

- Prepares curriculum, lessons, and activities

- Teaches students in a fair, warm, and open-minded environment with differentiated learning

- Manages classroom effectively

- Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress

- Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs

- Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty