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Teacher of Lower School Learning Skills (Leave Replacement)

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-12, welcomes candidates for a full-time leave replacement position as a Teacher of Learning Skills in the Lower School from January to June.

We invite interested candidates to apply for this position by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume on our website .

Responsibilities include:

  • teaching Literacy across five grades in the Lower School.
  • providing intervention support across the division in literacy and math
  • implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy
  • participating in grade-level team planning meetings with Lower School colleagues
  • contributing to the life of the school outside of the department

The ideal candidate will:

  • hold a bachelor's degree in education or the humanities; an advanced degree in reading instruction or special education is preferred
  • be certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach
  • have experience in working with students with learning differences and in teaching English Language Arts at the elementary level
  • have some experience with Singapore Math
  • possess excellent oral and written communication skills
  • be collegial and enjoy working collaboratively on the curriculum
  • demonstrate cultural competency

About the School

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website .

Salary

In 2025-2026, the total salary for this six-month position ranges from $36,750 to $76,750 depending on years of full-time teaching experience.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.

  • Career Type

    Temporary

  • Hiring Period

    Effective Immediately

  • Address

    610 East 83rd Street


    New York, NY 10028

  • Posted on

    Sep 23, 2025

  • Start Date

    Jan 1, 2026

  • Salary Range

    $36750 - $76750

  • Salary Type

    Hourly

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.