Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Third Grade Associate Teacher
Beginning August 2018
 

The Associate Teacher Program in the Lower School is designed for college graduates enrolled in or who have completed a Master’s Program pursuing a career in teaching. This is a one-year position with the possibility of two years, depending upon enrollment.  Beginning Late August 2018.
 

• The principle role of the Third Grade Associate Teacher is to assist in the classroom working with the Head Teacher to achieve the best balance between teaching students and the demands of the grade program. Classroom management strategies, curriculum design, project-based instruction and differentiated instruction are all emphasized. Associate Teachers are expected to support classroom teachers with preparation of lessons and projects. If the Head Teacher is absent, the Associate Teacher is asked to assume the role as Head Teacher.

• Head Teachers are ultimately responsible for the academic program, parent conferences and conveying information about individual children to the parents. The Third Grade Associate Teacher is expected to refer all questions from parents to the Head Teacher, who has primary accountability for reporting on the growth, learning style and behavior of the students. The Third Grade Associate Teacher will share in these responsibilities by playing a supportive role.

• The Third Grade Associate Teacher will share routine tasks with the Head Teacher and will have additional responsibilities which include supervising at lunch and roof times and escorting children to and from specialty classes. Associate Teachers are considered members of the faculty and as such attend faculty and grade-level meetings as well as professional development days.

The liaison for Associate Teachers is the Head of the Mentoring Program. Associate Teachers meet regularly with the Head of the Mentoring Program to discuss their progress as they begin teaching in the classroom and working with their Head Teachers. The Head of the Mentoring Program also meets with the Head Teachers to discuss the progress of the Associate Teachers.

An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.