Classroom Teacher

Elementary School Teacher (Grades K–5)

Laurel Hill School – East Setauket, NY
Full-Time, On-Campus | 2026–2027 Academic Year
Academic Year September 2026 – June 2027

About Laurel Hill School
Laurel Hill School is a leading independent school on Long Island, serving students from infancy through Grade 8. Our ten-acre campus provides a dynamic learning environment that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and character. We pride ourselves on a warm, inclusive community where teachers are deeply valued for their expertise, professionalism, and care.

Position Overview

The Lower School Teacher plans and delivers a rigorous, engaging, and developmentally appropriate academic program across the elementary grades. This is a fixed-term position for the 2026–2027 academic year. The specific homeroom grade assignment will be confirmed prior to the start of the school year; candidates should be prepared and enthusiastic to teach at any level from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

As a homeroom teacher, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact for their class community — building relationships with students and families, managing daily routines, and setting the tone for their students' school experience. Laurel Hill's small class sizes allow for genuinely individualized instruction, a defining feature of the Lower School experience.

Reporting Line: Head of Lower School

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and deliver daily instruction across core subject areas including literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science, aligned with LHS curriculum standards.
• Design lessons that are differentiated, engaging, and responsive to the needs of individual learners across the K–5 range.
• Integrate hands-on, project-based, and inquiry-driven learning experiences throughout the school year.
• Submit written lesson plans as required by administration.

Assessment & Communication

• Assess and monitor student progress on an ongoing basis, using data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and maintain accurate records of academic performance.
• Communicate proactively with families regarding student progress, concerns, and achievements.
• Document all parent communications and submit to administration as required.

Collaboration & School Life

• Work collaboratively with specialist teachers, learning support staff, and administration to support the academic, social, and emotional development of the whole child.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, Back-to-School Night, parent-teacher conferences, school performances, and professional development.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive, and high-achieving Lower School community consistent with the mission and values of Laurel Hill School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• NYS Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) preferred; Birth–Grade 2 certification accepted for candidates open to lower grade placement.
• Prior teaching experience in a school setting (independent or public) strongly preferred, ideally at the elementary level.
• Strong foundational knowledge of literacy and mathematics instruction, including evidence-based practices.
• Enthusiasm for working with young learners and flexibility to teach effectively across Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, professionalism, and continual growth.

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of a copy of teaching certification and official transcripts required prior to first day.
• Submission of initial unit and lesson plans required prior to first day, as directed by administration.
• Background check and fingerprinting required prior to hire, in accordance with NYS requirements.

What We Offer

• Salary: $52,000–$56,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, paid bi-weekly.
• Access to LHS's full benefits package, including health coverage and 100% tuition remission for enrolled children of employees.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-campus position running September 2026 through June 2027, in alignment with the Laurel Hill School academic calendar.
• Hours: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday.

Please apply via this link: https://airtable.com/appn9OkUiuu4RDZEE/pagXYdyXFwdmKdYt9/form

Only applications submitted here will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,200.00 - $5,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you applied via the application form in the job description? Only these applications will be considered

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $56,000