Teachers at Gillen Brewer are given many opportunities to explore teaching different styles. We are able to work with different teaching methods and find which works best for each individual student. I believe there are endless possibilities for each student who enters the doors of Gillen Brewer.
Lindsay, Current GBS Teacher
Gillen Brewer is defined by a commitment to our students and inspired by their determination. Working collaboratively with families and utilizing the exceptional skills of our highly qualified professional staff, we help each child build a foundation that will enable them to become confident, independent and engaged learners. Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program. All applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters. The Gillen Brewer School is an equal opportunity employer.
We are currently interviewing candidates for 12-month Special Education Associate Teacher – Pre-School/Early Childhood positions to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. The Gillen Brewer School is a private, special education school on the Upper East Side dedicated to the education of children with challenging, and often multiple disabilities, including language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities. All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters.
Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program.
| Job Title: | Special Education Associate Teacher |
| Program: | Lower School |
| Hours: | Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Calendar to Follow: | 12-month Academic |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Compensation: | $45,000 – $55,000 |
| Starting: | 09/01/2024 |
Summary
The Associate Teacher is a critical part of a child’s learning experience at Gillen Brewer. The Associate Teacher reports to the Program Director. The Associate Teacher will assist the Head Teacher in classroom preparation, reinforcement of lessons, management, and all functions of the classroom in order to cultivate and help provide a learning environment in which students feel safe and confident as they express themselves in the classroom. The Associate Teacher will resume all Head Teaching responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher. The Associate Teacher will work as part of an integrated team with the Head Teacher, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists in a therapeutic school setting. Gillen Brewer expects Associate Teachers to conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attire, attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents. Associate Teachers are expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook, located on the school’s shared Google Drive. As a part of the school community, Associate Teachers are encouraged to participate in school community events, join committees, and create a positive working environment for children, families, and colleagues. The Associate Teacher will support and promote the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices within the program and throughout the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities (where age-appropriate)
Lower School Program:
Early Childhood (Pre-K) Program:
Required Skills/Abilities
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
Employees must have the physical capacity to navigate the classroom and school environments in order to effectively meet the needs of our students. Such physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, running, standing, sitting, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling, stooping, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork. Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats. Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English.
Professional Development
The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences and various workshops. Teachers are required to attend all staff development workshops as well as staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.
Supervision & Support
The Program Director will oversee and analyze all aspects of the program through the use of observation cycles, in-office sessions, team meetings, conversations with support staff, lesson planning, curriculum development, and through various products. Staff development and support through modeling and coaching will be provided which will include in-house and outside professional opportunities. Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Program Director, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. The Head Teacher will conduct two formal evaluations a year using this job description and the in-house evaluation instrument as a guide. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations, discussions, and products.
Other Requirements
You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances, including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.
To Apply
To be considered, interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Please submit materials directly via email to HR@gillenbrewer.com OR apply on Indeed. Please include your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Amanda Tibulo — Special Ed Associate Teacher – Pre-School/Early Childhood).
No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
Gillen Brewer is a proud member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and has adopted the NAIS Principles of Good Practice in our hiring process. The quality of the hiring process sets the tone for a mutually satisfying relationship between Gillen Brewer and the candidate and communicates to the candidate the spirit and values our our institution.
We require that job candidates also follow these principles of good practice by adhering to the following candidate obligations:
At Gillen Brewer, we believe that our success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified persons, regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, religion, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, reproductive health decision making (including the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), predisposition or carrier status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, military status, the status of being a victim of domestic violence, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other class or status protected by applicable law. Gillen Brewer is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as they apply to recruitment, hiring, compensation, fringe benefits, professional development and training, promotion, or transfer, lay-off or termination, or any other condition of employment.