Overview
The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks candidates for the position of Lower School Curriculum Coordinator for Classes K-IV starting August 2025.
We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/.
The Lower School Curriculum Coordinator, a position new to the school, will report to the Head of the Lower School and the Academic Dean. The Head of the Lower School is responsible for the scope and sequence of the Lower School curriculum and the Academic Dean oversees Brearley’s academic program writ large. The Lower School Curriculum Coordinator will work closely with the Head of the Lower School and the Academic Dean to identify the curricular needs of the division and a challenging, cohesive, and inspirational program. The Coordinator will partner with lower school teachers to develop lesson plans in English, math, and social studies that achieve the curricular goals of the division. This position will continue and build upon the work of the Math Coordinator; candidates should have expertise in elementary math pedagogy. Competitive candidates will be current with Singapore Math and its extensions.
Responsibilities include:
- leading professional development in Singapore Math
- serving as a resource to teachers in curriculum development and instruction in English language arts, math, and social studies
- supporting the division in determining and implementing curricular recommendations
- guiding the vertical and horizontal alignment of the core academic curriculum
- assisting the Head of the Lower School and the Academic Dean in the evaluation of academic programs, grading and assessment, and their impact on student achievement
- staying abreast of trends in elementary education through professional readings, seminars, and conventions and sharing learned insights with the Lower School
- implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
- teaching one section of Class IV math
The ideal candidate will:
- hold a bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline; a graduate degree in K-V curriculum development is preferred
- have at least five years of K-V lead teaching experience
- have experience in K-V curriculum development and implementation
- have experience in supporting and leading teachers
- have expertise in Singapore Math and its extension materials
- demonstrate expertise in instructional methods and educational theory
- demonstrate strong skills in communication and outstanding organizational abilities
- demonstrate the desire to work collaboratively and in consultation
- have a commitment to the education of girls
- have a love of children, flexibility, and a jolly sense of humor
About the School
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 prepares 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.
Salary
In 2025-26 the total full-time salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 depending on years of full-time relevant experience.
Benefits
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.