What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Head Teacher (September 1, 2025) position at Trinity School?
Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West of Manhattan, seeks a Kindergarten Head Teacher beginning September 2025.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a field related to education (Master's degree preferred) and at least three years of experience in teaching Lower School. Strong candidates will possess:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a field related to education (Master's degree preferred) and at least three years of experience in teaching Lower School. Strong candidates will possess:
- Expertise with Kindergarten;
- A demonstrated love of children;
- Knowledge of child development from ages 4 to 7;
- Experience creating Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum where all children can see themselves reflected in the program while simultaneously developing a curiosity about the world around them;
- A pedagogy where inquiry is center;
- Experience with mathematics where children feel supported, challenged and grapple with difficult, deep problems;
- A passion for the complexities of the social-emotional lives of children;
- A joyful dedication to education that holds high standards for children's intellectual growth
- Interactive, adaptive classroom management skills which both facilitate order and learning while respecting children;
- A commitment to an equitable classroom culture;
- A belief in partnerships with families;
- A demonstrated attention to how race, gender, and other aspects of identity manifest themselves in the classroom;
- An ability to work collaboratively and generously with colleagues, both on the team and across the division;
- Strong communication skills; and
- An optimistic, purposeful work ethic.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community. More than this, Trinity School is expressly committed to anti-racism and calls on all community members to join in this important work.
Interested candidates should post a resume and cover letter outlining their professional qualifications and readiness for this position.
Salary range: $72,200 - $171,200 (salary based upon experience)
Interested candidates should post a resume and cover letter outlining their professional qualifications and readiness for this position.
Salary range: $72,200 - $171,200 (salary based upon experience)
Salary : $72,200 - $171,200
