Employment Opportunities

At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.

Founded in 2009, Speyer is an independent school that serves gifted students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. It began with 26 students in a two-classroom space on West 61st Street and has grown to more than 300 students in a modern, 85,000-square-foot campus on West 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Now in its sixteenth year, Speyer has developed an interdisciplinary curriculum with an innovative approach that encourages and inspires a passion for learning and questioning in each of its students. We carry on the mission established by The Speyer School in New York City in the 1930s, an experimental public school with a curriculum designed to meet the educational and social-emotional needs of gifted children founded by Dr. Leta Hollingworth. Hence the “Legacy” portion of our school’s name.

Speyer’s central principle is that accelerated learners are happier and achieve more when offered a curriculum tailored to their specific abilities and when surrounded by other high-achieving children. This insight was first introduced in the pioneering research of Dr. Hollingworth, and her premise has been re-confirmed by recent studies. Today, at Speyer, we proudly carry her work forward.

Speyer strives to provide a responsive and rigorous academic program for each and every student – and to do so by embracing diversity, practicing equity, ensuring inclusion, and promoting community. Our curriculum is culturally aware and intentionally designed to incorporate a broad range of perspectives and traditions.

Speyer continually seeks new members of our school community from diverse backgrounds and with wide ranging experiences. If you are interested in joining our community, please see our employment listings below. For more information about employment opportunities at Speyer, please email employment@speyerlegacyschool.org.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity among our faculty and staff.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate part-time Chess teacher to be a member of the school’s Lower School faculty beginning September 2026, joining a team that includes four faculty members: The Director of Chess Instruction, on Chess Co-Teacher two Resident Masters (RM), and one Resident Grandmaster (GM). Reporting to the Director of Chess, this position is responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate will work with an eye on diversity and inclusion in chess, possess creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Work a flexible schedule. Most weeks will include coaching on Saturdays or Sundays at local tournaments including:

      • Arrival before the commencement of the first round, or at a time specified by the Director of chess and working a 6-hour day. 

      • Provide opening preparation and impromptu game analysis to students, reinforcing their effort with positive feedback and illuminating areas of improvement and misunderstandings. 

      • Giving parents advice on tournament logistics, as well as study habits, work ethic, and mindset.

    • As an alternative to weekend coaching, the Resident GM will coordinate with the Director of Chess to schedule the following activities with Spyer Students and Staff

      • Host weekend training at Speyer for Speyer’s most advanced learners. 

      • Attend Faculty Meetings to Review Speyer Chess Curriculum and student progress and offer insights and suggestions. 

      • Visit Curriculum and After School classes to teach in tandem with other chess faculty. 

      • Ensure students are developing good study habits and learning by doing. 

      • Collaborate with larger Chess faculty to develop Speyer Chess Curriculum that is current, vibrant, and extraordinarily differentiated.  

      • Collaborate with larger Chess faculty to aid Chess faculty’s learning and engagement in current Chess events 

    • Coach exclusively Speyer Students at major scholastic events including City, State, and National Chess championships. Coaching at these events includes an additional paid stipend. 

    • Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals. 

    • Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

    • Update curriculum and materials as needed.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion  as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

    • An active player with an international title of WGM, or GM is preferred. WIM and IMs can also be considered for this opportunity. 

    • 5+ years of chess teaching experience and knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education are a plus. 

    • Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

    • Experience in differentiated instruction.

    • Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction; ability to incorporate 21st century skills.

    • Capable of generating high quality instructional materials.

    • Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

    • Ability to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction to enhance student learning.

    • Skilled in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating and age-appropriate.

    Compensation: 

    • For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at local tournaments, the rate is $300/ day. 

    • For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at overnight tournaments, the rate is $500/ day.

    • For direct instruction with students, and other activities listed above, the rate is $150 hour 

    Application Information

    Please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and names of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Chess Teacher” in the subject line. The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

  • The K-8 Librarian and Media Specialist supports Speyer’s mission, goals, and vision; values community; brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy; and is willing to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

    The Library program aims to support the curricula of Speyer by providing students and teachers with access to print and digital materials that will enhance, supplement, and reinforce their classroom work. The Librarian is an essential member of the faculty, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the library resources and fostering a love of reading among students. 

    Reporting to the Lower and Middle School Division Heads, the Librarian serves as the main point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and families in their interactions with the library. Working in partnership with Lower School and Middle School Teachers, Learning Specialists, and Division Heads, the Librarian will manage the library's daily operations and provide essential support to the school community.

    Librarian Duties and Responsibilities

    • Maintain the physical library space to serve and support all students making sure it is a welcoming and accessible space for all. 

    • Curate, maintain, and catalog the K-8 print and digital collections, as well as all digital subscriptions and online research tools, in support of the K-8 curriculum and learning needs of all students, including shelving, weeding, and creating engaging displays to promote resources.

    • Organize the print and digital collections and subscriptions for maximum and effective use for all students, including providing access to e-books, digital subscriptions, and research tools and databases. 

    • Maintain the online sites for all members of the community to easily access the library catalog, the digital library collection, and online research tools and digital subscriptions. This includes the Middle School Schoology page, Lower School Landing Pages, links to digital subscriptions, and online reading programs including EPIC! and Sora.

    • Partner with the Technology Department to ensure all digital subscriptions, resources, and tools are maintained and any technology issues are addressed.

    • Consistently promote fiction and non-fiction literacy, media literacy, and enjoyment of reading.

    • Teach Lower School (K-4) library classes which include:

      • Class read-aloud with related activities and discussion

      • Library skills lessons and literature appreciation

      • Book talks; advise students on book selections for personal reading

      • Class book recommendations and discussions

      • Other areas such as research skills and projects as determined through collaboration with homeroom teachers

    • Teach Middle School (5-8) library skills classes which include:

      • Library skills lessons and literature appreciation

      • Media literacy instruction, activities, and curricular support

      • Newbery Challenge

      • Research skills, including: 

        • How to find information in both print and digital sources

        • How to assess sources as reputable and reliable

        • How to find and format citation information 

    • Collaborate with faculty on research projects and ensure relevant and sufficient print and digital resources are available for student use. 

    • Collaborate with teachers to provide support and guidance on effective research strategies, including finding, utilizing, and citing appropriate and reliable print and digital sources.

    • Conduct book clubs for Lower and Middle School students.

    • Provided “Readers Advisory” for all K-8 students, advising them of reading choices.

    • Arrange and coordinate logistics for Book Talks and Author Visits in support of the school’s curriculum.

    • Partner with the Parents’ Association to run biannual Book Fairs.

    • Maintain memberships in school library associations.

    • Actively build a professional learning network by attending professional development conferences and stay up to date with library listservs, blogs, book reviews, media technology and resources, and school library publications.

    • Create the summer reading lists and holiday reading lists for each age group.

    • Actively seek out and incorporate diverse perspectives and experiences into the library's collection and programming to create an inclusive environment.

    • Work with school leadership to make use of various funding sources such as FAMIS.

    Other Faculty Duties and Responsibilities may include: 

    • Middle School Advisor, as needed

    • Middle School Book Club Elective, as needed

    • Lunch, Morning, and Dismissal Duties, as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.

    • Masters Degree and/or experience in Education or Library Science or related field preferred.

    • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

    Salary Range

    The annual salary range for this full-time position is $77,250-$122,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.


    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “K-8 Librarian and Media Specialist” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Middle School Science teacher beginning August 2026. The candidate hired will join two other Science teachers in the Middle School and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach Middle School Science in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, intellectual passion, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. The ideal candidate will have both pedagogical skills appropriate for Middle Schoolers, and content knowledge stretching deep into higher level science. 

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Plan and implement motivating lessons in Science for Middle School students which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.

    • Maintain rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.

    • Evaluate students' academic performance according to Speyer grading standards.

    • Maintain the course Schoology pages, our online learning center, including posting all assignments, materials, and feedback on student work.  

    • Prepare student report cards which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs, as well as letter grades.

    • Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.

    • Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis for both students and colleagues.

    • Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

    • Attend faculty meetings, fulfill lunch, morning and dismissal duties, serve as an advisor, chaperone trips, and meet other responsibilities typical of a Middle School teacher.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    • Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

    • Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in science education and gifted education.

    • Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

    • Experience in differentiated instruction.

    • Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

    • Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.

    • Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

    • Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science and/or Education or a related field.

    • Master’s degree and/or experience in gifted education preferred.

    Salary Range

    The salary range for this position is $77,250-$122,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Science Teacher” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Middle School Math Teacher. The candidate hired will join four other Middle School Math Teachers and a Lower School Math Specialist and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. Speyer’s Middle School math program includes both middle and high school level math classes, and the candidate hired will need content area expertise through high school Geometry. In addition, the person hired may be asked to teach middle or high school math content to advanced 3rd and 4th graders. The ideal candidate possesses a love of Middle School students, creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, a positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. The ideal candidate will have both pedagogical skills appropriate for Middle Schoolers, and content knowledge stretching deep into higher level mathematics. 

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Plan and implement motivating lessons in mathematics for 5th through 8th grades which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.

    • Be willing and able to work with a range of ages, including advanced 3rd and 4th graders. 

    • Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.

    • Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional.

    • Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.

    • Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.

    • Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and professional growth.

    • Actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals. 

    • Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

    • Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

    • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties, which may include running an advisory group in the Middle School.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    • Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

    • Coach the Math Team, support participation in Math competitions, and collaborate with other teachers to build and support our broader Math program.   

    • Prepare students for the Algebra 1 Regents Exam and support the administration and grading of the exams. 

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

    • Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in math education and gifted education.

    • Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

    • Experience in differentiated instruction.

    • Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

    • Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.

    • Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

    • Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Education, or related field required.

    • Masters Degree and/or experience in gifted or Math education preferred.

    • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

    Salary Range

    The annual salary range for this full-time position is $77,250-$122,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Math Teacher” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Lower School co-teacher (K-4). The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School and will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to create a learning environment in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate embraces flexibility and possesses creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    In collaboration with a co-teacher:

    • Design, document, and implement academically rigorous, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based units and lessons within a scope and sequence which reflect instructional strategies for gifted learners and an understanding of the gifted whole child (students’ interests and abilities, social and emotional needs).

    • Establish and sustain classroom procedures and routines that foster psychological safety, belonging, student voice, and a strong sense of community.

    • Enhance students’ social skills by integrating social-emotional learning into daily classroom practice. 

    • Assess and utilize information on students’ academic, and social-emotional profiles to create responsive learning environments. 

    • Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement learning plans that meet the diverse needs of all students.

    • Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study and to support students.

    • Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, including newsletters, conferences, and narrative reports that describe students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.

    • Regularly demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.

    • Actively pursue professional growth rooted in individual and schoolwide goals by demonstrating an openness to feedback and reflection.  

    • Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    • Engage respectfully with students and families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

    • Deep content knowledge across core subject areas, with a strong knowledge of child development, differentiation, best practices, and current trends in Gifted Education.

    • Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

    • Experience in inquiry-based education and the readers and writers workshop model.

    • Commitment to a concept-based, problem-solving, and hands-on approach to math instruction that emphasizes reasoning, mathematical discourse, and multiple solution pathways.

    • Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

    • Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

    • Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students and colleagues to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure with a growth mindset, and communicate effectively with others.

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands.

    • Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

    •  Commitment to active, responsive collaboration with a co-teacher and team of teachers, including shared planning, open communication and reflection, and collective problem-solving.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Minimum of three years of head teaching experience.

    • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required; master’s degree and experience in gifted education preferred.

    Salary

    The salary range for this position is $77,250 - $122,000; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience.

    Hours

    • 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

    • 7:45-4:45 Tuesday for faculty meetings

    • Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation. 

    • As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours. 

    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Co-Teacher” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Spanish Associate Teacher for the Lower School. The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School and will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal Spanish Associate Teacher is motivated to learn what they can about classroom teaching; they possess creative problem-solving skills, flexible thinking, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for supporting children through innovative curriculum design and classroom management, and have strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Work with the Spanish teacher in the preparation, planning, and implementation of the Lower School Spanish program.

    • In consultation with the Spanish teacher, contribute ideas, resources, and instructional strategies to strengthen and evolve the Lower School Spanish program.

    • Run small group instruction, assist the Spanish teacher in whole group instruction, and support individual students while they work. 

    • Support language immersion opportunities for Lower School students such as pushing into homerooms for Morning Meeting and Choice Time, and running small group morning sessions for Heritage speakers.

    • Support the Spanish teacher in the daily life of the classroom, including classroom maintenance and preparation of lesson materials.

    • Assist in implementing classroom procedures, routines, and building class community.

    • Support student parent teacher conference and report card preparation which includes gathering student data, meeting preparation, and narrative descriptions of students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.

    • After consulting with the Spanish teacher, collaborate in communicating regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, class newsletters, and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences.

    • Attend faculty meetings and professional development.

    • Meet regularly with the Lower School Dean to collaborate on planning, implementing, and reflecting on instructional strategies within a supportive coaching framework, with a focus on continuous professional growth and effective classroom practice.

    Professional Disposition

    • Find joy in schooling, learning, and teaching.

    • Exhibit a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.

    • Pursue a teaching career with enthusiasm.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of Speyer, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    • Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

    • Fluent Spanish speaker with formal education in Spanish, ensuring a strong foundation in grammar, spelling, and early literacy. 

    • Experience working with children.

    • Interest in gifted education,and differentiated instruction.

    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

    • Desire to collaborate productively with a team of teachers and an interest in learning and growing. 

    • Comfort with giving and receiving feedback.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field required.

    • Master’s Degree or working towards an MA preferred.

    Salary

    The salary range for this position is $59,750 - $63,850 based on years of teaching experience.

    Hours

    • 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

    • 7:45-4:45 Tuesday for faculty meetings

    • Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation. 

    • As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours. 

    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Spanish Associate Teacher” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  • The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Science Associate Teacher for the Lower School. The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School and will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal Science Associate Teacher is motivated to learn what they can about classroom teaching; they possess creative problem-solving skills, flexible thinking, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for supporting children through innovative curriculum design and classroom management, and have strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Work with the Science teacher in the preparation, planning, and implementation of the Lower School Science program.

    • Run small group instruction, assist the Science teacher in whole group instruction, and support individual students while they work. 

    • In collaboration with the Science teacher, contribute ideas, resources, and instructional strategies to strengthen and evolve the Lower School Science program.

    • Support the Science teacher in the daily life of the classroom, including maintenance of the classroom.

    • Assist in implementing classroom procedures, routines, and building class community.

    • Support student parent teacher conference and report card preparation which includes gathering student data, meeting preparation, and narrative descriptions of students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.

    • After consulting with the Science teacher, collaborate in communicating regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, class newsletters, and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences.

    • Attend faculty meetings and professional development.

    • Meet regularly with the Lower School Dean to collaborate on planning, implementing, and reflecting on instructional strategies within a supportive coaching framework, with a focus on continuous professional growth and effective classroom practice. 

    Professional Disposition

    • Find joy in schooling, learning, and teaching.

    • Exhibit a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.

    • Pursue a teaching career with enthusiasm.

    • Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of Speyer, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

    • Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

    • Experience working with children.

    • Interest in Science, gifted education, and differentiated instruction.

    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

    • Desire to collaborate productively with a team of teachers and an interest in learning and growing. 

    • Comfort with giving and receiving feedback.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field required.

    • Master’s Degree or working towards an MA preferred.

    Salary

    The salary range for this position is $59,750 - $63,850 based on years of teaching experience.

    Hours

    • 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

    • 7:45-4:45 Tuesday for faculty meetings

    • Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation. 

    • As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours. 

    Application Information

    To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Science Associate Teacher” in the subject line.

    The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

    The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.