Lower School Grade K-2 Co-Teacher

Overview

The Pingry School is a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with campuses in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey. Pingry emphasizes academic excellence, a student-written Honor Code, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing students to be global citizens and leaders of the 21st century.

The school serves more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York, united by a love of learning and a commitment to integrity. For more information, visit pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on social media.

Position Summary

The Pingry School seeks dynamic and collaborative educators for a co-teaching position in our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade classrooms for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate is dedicated to fostering a caring, joyful, and innovative learning environment that nurtures the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners. Successful candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of child development, a commitment to differentiated instruction, and the ability to engage students through inquiry-based, student-centered teaching.

They will embrace reflective practices to improve their instruction and cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom culture. With strong interpersonal skills, the selected candidates will work in close collaboration with co-teachers, specialists, and families to support the individual needs of all students. The ideal candidates possess a growth mindset, a commitment to professional development, and an eagerness to contribute meaningfully to the broader life of the school.

Beyond classroom responsibilities, educators in this role will engage in the school community through activities such as supporting arrival and dismissal duties, recess and lunch supervision, and participating in grade-level and school-wide events.

• Serve as a Grade K-2 Homeroom Co-Teacher.
• Collaborate with a co-teacher to plan, deliver, and assess engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of K-2 students.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs, ensuring an inclusive and equitable classroom environment.
• Implement co-teaching models (e.g., team, parallel, station teaching) to maximize student learning and support.
• Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and nurturing classroom climate that promotes student agency, collaboration, and a love of learning.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support academic growth.
• Foster strong relationships with students, encouraging curiosity, independence, and perseverance in their learning.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues, including specialists, support staff, and administrators, to address individual student needs and curriculum alignment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, providing updates on student progress and classroom activities while fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Integrate technology and other instructional tools to enhance learning experiences and meet 21st-century learning goals.
• Support students' social-emotional development by incorporating Responsive Classroom practices such as morning meetings, reflective discussions, and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Participate actively in grade-level and school-wide meetings, professional development opportunities, and curriculum planning initiatives.
• Model the school's values in daily interactions with students, families, and colleagues, such as collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
• Share responsibility for classroom organization, management, and preparation of instructional materials to ensure a smooth and effective learning environment.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by reflecting on teaching practices and participating in professional growth opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in early childhood or lower elementary grades, preferably in a co-teaching or collaborative instructional model.
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices for teaching early learners (K-2).
• Ability to implement various co-teaching models (e.g., team teaching, parallel teaching, station teaching) effectively.
• Proficiency in designing and delivering engaging, student-centered lessons that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom practices, including Morning Meeting, to build community and support positive classroom culture.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience using formative and…