Full-Time
Assistant Teacher
Early Learning Center
SAR Academy
Dual-curriculum Modern Orthodox Jewish day school
Compensation Overview
$37k - $42k/yr
New York, NY, USA
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- Candidates must be able to build meaningful connections with children and create an environment of mutual respect.
- Candidates must have strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
- Candidates must have knowledge of child development principles in social, emotional, and cognitive areas.
- Candidates must bring a creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching and learning.
- Candidates must have experience in early childhood education and a strong understanding of current practices.
- Candidates must have working knowledge of educational technology tools for parent communication, student engagement, and instructional differentiation.
- Collaborate with the head teacher to plan and implement engaging learning units, curriculum, and teaching activities.
- Lead and facilitate small group activities to support individualized learning.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and conferences for student progress.
- Work as an active member of a teaching team on daily activities and special programs.
- Support classroom needs outside of teaching time, including lunch and recess supervision.
SAR Academy & SAR High School is a private co-educational day school system in Riverdale, NY, offering a dual curriculum that combines Judaic studies with General Studies across three divisions: Early Learning Center, SAR Academy, and SAR High School. Its program teaches Talmud and Tanakh alongside English, science, math, world languages, and design engineering, using an inquiry-based Beit Midrash approach framed as a grand conversation between Torah and the world. The Open Education-inspired architecture promotes collaboration and inclusion, while tuition funds operations with fundraising for expansion. The school emphasizes chesed, tzedek, and a connection to Medinat Yisrael, aiming to prepare students to think critically and act ethically in both Jewish and secular contexts.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Big Bold Future campaign expands classrooms, tefillah space, and endowment strength.
- SAR’s 2026 news highlights strong community engagement, Israel programming, and athletics.
- Current leadership under Krauss and Harcsztark supports continuity across academy and high school.
What critics are saying
- Security spending is rising, forcing SAR to reallocate educational funds in 2026.
- Daniel Paul’s 2026 firing for alleged misconduct exposes child-safety and trust risks.
- Past abuse lawsuits from Stanley Rosenfeld create lingering reputational and legal overhang.
What makes SAR Academy unique
- SAR’s dual Torah-general curriculum still distinguishes it in Riverdale, under Rabbi Binyamin Krauss.
- The $35 million Big Bold Future campaign funds 56,000 new square feet.
- SAR combines academy, high school, and early learning under one Modern Orthodox system.
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