Teacher-in-Residence Manhattan & White Plains, NY

Job Overview

The Windward School is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teachers‑in‑Residence to join our community across multiple campuses for the 2026‑2027 school year. Each role is based at one specific campus and candidates are encouraged to express their preference for placement during the hiring process. As integral members of our vibrant educational community, Teachers‑in‑Residence cultivate strong and trusting relationships with students and collaborative relationships with faculty.

While participating in a structured teacher training program, Teachers‑in‑Residence are in pursuit of pedagogical knowledge and instructional expertise through rich professional development and opportunities for reflection.

• Becoming knowledgeable about the elements and structure of spoken and written language
• Participating in the Windward Teacher Training Program (WTTP) and Windward Institute (WI) workshops and courses
• Developing formal lesson plans and teaching such lessons under the observation of coordinators and administrators
• Attending and actively participating in weekly staff development sessions
• Assisting mentor teachers with the instructional classroom program as appropriate
• Meeting frequently with mentor teachers and a Staff Developer to discuss teacher training progress, educational/instructional strategies, and overall performance
• Providing supervision for students during lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal
• Actively contributing and supporting the DEIB initiatives of the School
• Becoming familiar with the Windward School culture by attending school activities and programs
• Gaining knowledge in the research and strategies that support the multisensory instructional program
• Developing an understanding of the emotional and social needs of our students and techniques used to support those needs
• Embodying Windward’s core competencies of commitment, growth, impact, and community
• Enrolling in Windward Institute core courses:
  Multisensory Reading Instruction (PAF), Teaching Basic Writing Skills, and Language, Learning and Literacy
• Reading selected articles that describe the body of research that supports the Windward program

• BA/BS degree required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technology skills
• A passion for learning and growth and an ability to thrive in a rigorous training program
• Open to constructive feedback and reflection
• Commitment to DEIB work and creating an inclusive environment
• Previous experience working with school‑aged children preferred

Salary Range: $53,000 - $56,420 (according to CBA and Years of Experience). Manhattan stipend: $3,000 annually.