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    Associate Teacher-Fieldston Lower - New York, United States - Ethical Culture Fieldston School

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    Who we are?
    Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.

    What is essential about working at our school?
    The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students' cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

    We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

    Position Summary
    We are looking for passionate educators who are committed to progressive education, who consider ethics to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues and who will contribute to the academic success of all students, to join our community.

    Ethical Culture Fieldston School is looking for associate teachers to work at our Fieldston Lower division in Riverdale. Employment as an Associate Teacher is limited to a three-year program that provides current Master's degree candidates and recent Master's program graduates the opportunity to learn under a seasoned classroom teacher and gain some hands-on experience in the classroom.Throughout an associate teacher's time at ECFS, they will receive mentoring and experiences to prepare them for the work of a head teacher.

    Fieldston Lower hires associate teachers to work in PreK-3rd grade classes. In your application or cover letter, please indicate the grades (PreK-3) you are most interested in teaching.

    The hiring salary for this position is $51,159 (subject to union negotiations).

    Responsibilities
    Associate teachers partner daily with a head teacher to plan and teach lessons in all subject areas (math, language arts, social studies, science). Associate teachers are key members of their classroom teaching team and grade wide team. They attend all grade wide meetings, communicate with parents, and share all classroom responsibilities with their head teacher.

    Requirements
    The ideal candidate will have completed or be pursuing a Master's in education, have a demonstrated commitment to progressive education and a passion for working with young children. A flexible attitude , strong communication skills and punctuality are essential. This candidate must also have a respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms and possess the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.

    To Apply
    All candidates should visit our employment page at to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

    EEO
    ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.



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