<p>Elementary Education Teacher, Kindergarten Leave Replacement (WVL) JobID: 1144</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten - Grade 1</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/30/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Waverly School</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Elementary Education Teacher - Kindergarten Leave Replacment</p> <p>2025-2026</p> <p>Waverly School</p> <p>About Waverly:</p> <p>Waverly is a vibrant and inclusive school community that values curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in all children and to support their academic, social, and emotional growth through engaging instruction, strong relationships, and culturally responsive teaching.</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>Waverly School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and reflective Kindergarten Teacher for a leave replacement position lasting approximately 6 weeks in the fall from late September through early November 2025. The ideal candidate is a child-centered educator who believes in the potential of every learner and values the importance of building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned to state standards and tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners </li><li>Foster a classroom culture of respect, belonging, and joyful learning </li><li>Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and monitor student progress </li><li>Collaborate with grade-level and support teams to plan, reflect, and grow together </li><li>Communicate regularly with families to build partnership and support student success </li><li>Participate in professional development and school-based initiatives </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) </li><li>Experience working with young learners in a school setting preferred </li><li>Strong understanding of Science of Reading, balanced literacy, foundational math, and social-emotional learning </li><li>Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills </li></ul> <p>Why Waverly?</p> <ul> <li>A supportive and collaborative school culture </li><li>A strong focus on teacher development and growth </li><li>Engaged families and a diverse, dynamic student body </li><li>Opportunities to innovate and lead </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>NYS certification: Early Childhood Education or Childhood Education </li><li>NYSED Fingerprint Clearance* </li></ul> <p>Employment Terms:</p> <ul> <li>10-month, probationary position </li><li>Salary range in accordance with the Eastchester Teachers Association (ETA) negotiated salary schedule; $62,620 - $86,668, step placement contingent upon prior related experience. </li><li>Fingerprint Clearance: SAVE Law: Effective July 1, 2001, Education Law §§305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c and 3035, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and Part 87 of the Commissioner's Regulations require the Commissioner of Education to request a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check for applicants for certification as well as for prospective employees of school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). The Commissioner of Education carries out these responsibilities through the New York State Education Department's Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). </li></ul> <p>The Eastchester Union Free School District is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its staff. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.</p>