For over 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 150 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and help them to become skilled, strategic, independent learners, capable of successfully advocating for themselves in their lives beyond Gateway.

The Gateway Lower School, serving students ages 5-10, seeks a Science Teacher for the 2026- 2027 school year who is enthusiastic about joining a collaborative teaching team, participating in curriculum development, overseeing the academic and social growth of students, and assisting in school life generally. This role will also include homeroom responsibilities, including supporting students’ social-emotional development, maintaining regular communication with families, and partnering with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher with a background in Science, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and/or Literacy, and a commitment to teaching students with language-based learning disabilities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Science strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• NYS teaching certification and independent school experience preferred
• Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience implementing multisensory, explicit instruction designed to meet students’ instructional needs
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work.

The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive
professional development program. The salary range is $65,000 - $90,000. To apply, please
submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that include
email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to: Posting135@gatewayschool.org
and indicate the position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal
opportunity employer.

About The Gateway School

The Gateway School is a K-8, independent day school that transforms the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream educational settings and beyond. Gateway believes a close relationship between the school and parents provides essential support as students grow and seek to realize their potential. In small classes and as members of a diverse and inclusive community, Gateway students experience academic and social success, recognize their strengths, and are empowered to become independent learners.

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