New York, New York
New York, New York
Los Altos Hills, California
Posted: 17-Mar-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 to $95,000
Required Education:
Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Department: Lower School
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School is seeking candidates for an experienced kindergarten head teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The head teacher is responsible for the education and support of students in a kindergarten homeroom as well as supporting the planning and execution of admissions activities, processes, and events designed to attract, enroll, and retain kindergarten students and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Head Teaching Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a rich, rigorous, cohesive, and integrated lower school curriculum in math, reading, writing, phonics/word study, social studies, and social-emotional learning
- Collaborate with peers and academic team to develop interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary curricula utilizing backward design, standards-based learning, and performance-based assessment
- Integrate latest educational research into the academic program in alignment with Hewitt’s mission and strategic vision
- Monitor and document academic, social, and emotional progress of students in collaboration with the learning support team
- Communicate student progress in written reports and during conferences with parents and guardians
- Serve as the homeroom’s lead storyteller by crafting weekly newsletters and occasional email blasts to families
- Conduct home visits for all incoming kindergarten students over the summer
- Support admissions and retention efforts by actively participating in events including, but not limited to, open houses and student assessment sessions, which may occur after school, in the evenings, and occasionally on weekends
- Foster an open-door classroom environment by welcoming and engaging prospective families on school tours
- Mentor an associate teacher
- Assist with supervisory duties as assigned
Admissions Responsibilities
- Conduct and summarize student admissions assessments on campus and virtually
- Actively engage prospective kindergarten parents/guardians when they tour our campus
- Present information about kindergarten curriculum on admissions panels and during recruitment events (recruitment events may take place during the day and occasionally on weekends or evenings)
- Represent Hewitt at various events both on and off campus including, but not limited to, school fairs, school visits, and presentations
- Collaborate with the admissions team to warmly welcome the parents of newly accepted students to Hewitt (help with phone calls home and revisit day events)
- Collaborate with the admissions team and parent ambassadors to share our Hewitt pride with prospective parents by attending spring events (during the work day) and the occasional evening Zoom panel
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Head Teaching Responsibilities
- Experience teaching in early childhood and elementary settings with a strong track record of positive learning outcomes
- Master’s degree in education
- Strong pedagogy, deep understanding of child development, and repertoire of differentiated instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population
- Experience with lower school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Demonstrated ability to utilize backwards design, learning standards, and student data in curriculum development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative, team-focused approach to teaching and learning
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Commitment to girls’ education
- High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor
Admissions Responsibilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and students
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Positive energy and flexibility
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills and an ability to meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Inquiry-based pedagogy with an understanding of computational thinking and familiarity with STEM-related frameworks
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Ability to assist with inquiry-to-enrollment strategies
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $65,000 to $95,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Head Teaching Responsibilities
- Experience teaching in early childhood and elementary settings with a strong track record of positive learning outcomes
- Master’s degree in education
- Strong pedagogy, deep understanding of child development, and repertoire of differentiated instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population
- Experience with lower school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Demonstrated ability to utilize backwards design, learning standards, and student data in curriculum development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative, team-focused approach to teaching and learning
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Commitment to girls’ education
- High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor
Admissions Responsibilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and students
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Positive energy and flexibility
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills and an ability to meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Inquiry-based pedagogy with an understanding of computational thinking and familiarity with STEM-related frameworks
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Ability to assist with inquiry-to-enrollment strategies
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
