SAR Academy, modern Orthodox day school in Riverdale, NY is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (Grades 6-8).
Qualifications:
Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families
Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
Demonstrates an ability to teach high-level content to a diverse group of learners
Facility with teaching large and small groups
Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement
Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner
Responsibilities:
Prepares curriculum, lessons, and activities
Teaches students in a fair, warm, and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
Manages classroom effectively
Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress
Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs
Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty
Salary commensurate with experience.
About SAR:
SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
