Upper School Mid- Assistant Teacher

Position

Upper School Mid‑Day Assistant Teacher (Grades 6‑12)

Quad Preparatory School is a NYSAIS‑accredited, independent institution dedicated to transforming the lives of neurodiverse, twice‑exceptional students. Through collaborative education and clinical support, we empower students to engage with a diverse world.

• ACCREDITED SCHOOL – Recognized last year by NYSAIS
• COMMUNITY – A joyful, inclusive culture celebrating individuality
• COLLEAGUES – Inspiring educators collaborating on personalized solutions
• STUDENTS – Learn from students daily, experiencing joy and laughter
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING – Mission‑driven growth, coaching, and in‑depth professional learning programs
• GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
  • Health:
    Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Retirement Plan Contribution
  • Group Life Plan
  • Disability Insurance
  • Generous Parental Leave
• WORK‑LIFE BALANCE – Ten‑month year with ~33 days off, prep periods, mid‑Friday dismissal for planning
• EXTRAS – Private practice or tutoring onsite at low cost for Quad Prep staff

• PASSIONATE about mission and innovative practices
• CREATIVE, excited about reaching every learner in new ways
• TRUSTWORTHY, dependable, accountable, collaborative, and inclusive
• FLUID, adaptable, open to new ideas and growth opportunities
• RESOURCEFUL, effective, dedicated, with good judgment and sensitivity

The Mid‑Day Assistant Teacher fills in for head teachers when needed, providing instruction, social‑emotional support, lunch and dismissal coverage, lesson planning, and administrative tasks for Upper School classrooms (10 or fewer students).

• Assume head teacher responsibilities per classroom teacher’s direction
• Cover lunch period duties and end‑of‑day dismissal
• Report post‑absence on what was accomplished
• Develop & implement “emergency” lesson plans for unexpected absences
• Support homeroom classes with interdisciplinary lessons when substitute coverage is not needed
• Perform administrative & clerical tasks for faculty and administration on non‑substitute days
• Adhere to school policies, conduct, and mission promotion
• Utilize Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets)
• Attend faculty/staff meetings and required events (open houses, curriculum night, carnivale)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Love for working with children
• Experience/interest in students with special needs
• Lesson planning & differentiated instruction skills
• Connection with middle & high school students
• Effective oral & written communication
• Understanding of child academic, social, & emotional development
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality & privacy maintenance
• Ethical conduct
• Time management & multitasking
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Patience & flexibility

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, a related field, or a humanities‑related field
• Experience teaching students in grades 6‑12

• At least three years of full‑time teaching or teacher’s assistant experience
• Master’s degree in education, special education, or related field (or in progress)
• Special education training in gifted education and twice‑exceptional youth
• Secondary (any subject) and/or special education teaching credential
• Experience teaching twice‑exceptional youth

School setting located on the 5th and 6th floors, with an elevator. Regular walking to various locations; occasional travel to the Upper School campus two blocks away.

Regular talking and listening; active standing, walking, climbing stairs; occasional lifting/moving