Lower School Associate Teacher; K-IV

Overview

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 772 students K-XII, welcomes candidates for a full-time position as a Lower School Associate Teacher beginning August 2026. Associate Teachers typically serve a two-year term.

• participating fully in the life of a classroom, the Lower School, and the school at large
• supporting the everyday running of the classroom and the Lower School
• teaching lessons in whole groups and small groups
• supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• meeting regularly with the Assistant Head of the Lower School as a group and individually
• attending required meetings
• supporting and advancing the School’s commitment to antiracism, antibias, and inclusivity

• have a bachelor’s degree
• have previous experience working with children
• have a genuine passion for and interest in pursuing a career in education
• demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, commitment, and responsibility
• demonstrate the desire to work collaboratively and in consultation
• demonstrate an eagerness to learn and grow
• have a commitment to the education of girls
• have competence in inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that would prepare girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone.

Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

In 2025-26, the full-time salary of a Lower School Associate Teacher is $63,700. Salaries are updated annually in February.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution after 12 months of employment; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development;

and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally-protected classification.