# Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies \(Lower School\) - Company: [Sar]() - Location: New York - Team: General Studies - Elementary School - Employment type: Full-Time - Salary: $150 / per-day-wage - Posted: December 2, 2021 ## Job description SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies Teacher (Grade 2 or Grade 3) from February 2026 through May 2026. Responsibilities: -Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching - Lead small group learning - Take part in responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty Qualifications: - Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect - Problem-solving and collaborative skills - Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development - Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to education - Ability to teach language arts, math and thematic social studies units - Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction - Prior teaching experience required ## Apply [Apply on Sar]() Canonical job page: