Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher - Westorchard ES

Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher – Westorchard Elementary School (Feb 3 – Jun 26, 2026)

The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately 3,500 students in Westchester County. We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.

We are looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the leave replacement position of Elementary Teacher at Westorchard Elementary School from February 3, 2026 through June 26, 2026 (anticipated).

• Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment that prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of students and nurtures a sense of belonging.
• Implements evidence-based social-emotional learning strategies to promote emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills (knowledge of the RULER approach is preferred).
• Utilizes current educational research to inform instructional practices, ensuring lessons are grounded in evidence-based methods.
• Implements formative assessments regularly to gauge student understanding.
• Incorporates formative and summative data analysis into lesson planning to tailor instruction and address individual learning needs.
• Infuses culturally relevant practices into curriculum design, ensuring lessons reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students.
• Integrates diverse perspectives and voices into instructional materials and resources to broaden students' understanding of the world.
• Engages in regular, collaborative professional development to enhance collective knowledge and skills, reinforcing that team efficacy is greater than individual efforts.
• Uses NYS standards as a foundation for setting clear learning goals and expectations for students, providing a roadmap for their academic progress.

• Required:
  
  NYS Childhood Education Grade 1-6 or PreK-6 Certification.

This position includes a competitive salary and extensive opportunities for professional development and mentor support.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Primary and Secondary Education