Elementary Associate Teacher

Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking Elementary Associate Teachers starting in Fall 2026 at independent schools in New York, NY.

The Associate Teacher position is a 1-3 year program designed to support aspiring educators by providing training, hands-on experience, and ongoing guidance. Associate Teachers are paired with an experienced classroom teacher who will serve as their mentor.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:

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• Subscribe to the school's core values, mission and philosophy and seek passionately to promote them.
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• Participate in creating lesson plans, developing effective classroom management practices, and promoting a positive classroom environment.
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• Collaborate with lead teacher to create a classroom atmosphere that promotes joyful learning and a welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture.
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• Assist with creating and planning engaging lessons that foster active participation and promotes student enthusiasm for the subject matter.
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• Lead student instruction in various subject areas that could include phonics, reading, writing, math, handwriting, and social studies.
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• Opportunities to coach or provide support for extracurricular activities (often with an additional stipend).
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• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents in proactive and professional ways through e-mail, phone calls, in-person conversations, parent-teacher conferences, bi-annual progress reports, etc.
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• Communicate regularly with Lead Teacher to learn new skills and techniques to build your teaching tool kit.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related required. 2026 grads welcome!
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• An aspiring educator with a willingness to learn.
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• Demonstrated interest in teaching and/or working with young people.
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• Previous experience working with children (camp counseling, sports instruction, teaching assistant, etc.)
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• Work collaboratively with other teachers.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• No credential or certification is needed, just a passion for working in education.
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• Willingness to work with lower school students.
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Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.