What are the responsibilities and job description for the Second Grade Head Teacher position at Saddle River Day School?
Saddle River Day School, a close community of learners, is looking for a full-time Second Grade Head Teacher to join our Lower School team in the fall of 2026.
Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society. Our teachers strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material, engage deeply with content, and apply learned skills in meaningful ways. Our teachers play a key role in curriculum design and work collaboratively with one another across departments to prepare a course of instruction that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual learner.
We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset and who can form strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families based on positivity and collegiality.
Responsibilities
Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society. Our teachers strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material, engage deeply with content, and apply learned skills in meaningful ways. Our teachers play a key role in curriculum design and work collaboratively with one another across departments to prepare a course of instruction that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual learner.
We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset and who can form strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families based on positivity and collegiality.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to develop a curriculum that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of students in the Second Grade
- Plan and implement creative, hands-on learning experiences in literacy, mathematics, and other core subject areas
- Clearly and effectively communicate with families about their child’s academic, social and emotional growth and development
- Create a warm and inviting classroom environment where each child feels valued as an individual
- Coordinate with the other Lower School teachers, learning specialists, and administrators to maintain consistency in the curriculum and support the needs of all learners
- Effectively manage student behavior to ensure an engaged classroom environment
- Effectively accommodate different learning styles in instruction
- Maintain accurate attendance and records of student progress
- Monitor student activities on school premises to ensure safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds
- Attend educational training and workshops for professional growth
- Thoughtfully integrate technology and current educational trends into classroom practices
- Participate actively in the life of the school community beyond the classroom, including contributing to extracurricular programs, events, and committees
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
- Experience teaching in an elementary school setting preferred; other relevant experience will be considered
- Salary Range: $50,000 to $65,000 (final compensation will be determined based on experience and education)
- Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching; Life and Disability Insurance
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000