The Town School is a nursery through 8th Grade co-educational school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and all members of the community are guided by our school motto, “Let there be joy in learning.”
Town seeks a Third Grade Co-head Maternity Leave teacher for October 2026- February 2027. The salary for this position is $41,300.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Plans and implements a well-balanced curriculum which includes daily activities designed to meet the needs of the children and consistent with early childhood theory and practice. Stated and written curriculum will be reviewed on a regular basis.
- Participates in weekly planning meetings
- Works with other homeroom teacher and specialists to promote cross-curricular integration
- Assess student progress and maintain records; write reports; conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Communicates additionally with families about student performance as warranted
- Attends Guidance meetings
- Designs and maintains a safe and healthy classroom
- Maintains the upkeep of equipment, and organizes clearly defined play areas
- Continues to grow professionally by attending workshops, conferences, inservice training, current literature, coursework
- Demonstrates commitment to equity, and supportive of Town’s Statement on
