General Requirements for Teaching in New York Area Independent Schools

General Requirements for Teaching in New York Area Independent Schools

General Requirements for Teaching in New York Area Independent Schools

The following information will help you to understand the qualifications needed for teaching positions in independent schools. These requirements are guidelines and we can discuss them in detail during the interview process.
Select one or several options:
Science, Math
Computer Technology, Computer Integration
French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin
English
History, Social Studies
Physical Education
Music, Art, Theatre
Elementary Head Teacher
Administrator
Learning Specialist
Librarian
Psychologist / Counselor
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Science, Math

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
BA/BS with teaching experience (MA/MS preferred)

Computer Technology, Computer Integration

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
BA/BS with teaching experience (MA/MS preferred)

French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 8
BA (MA preferred)
9 to 12
MA/PhD or BA with teaching experience

English

Grade:
Qualification:
4 to 8
BA (MA preferred) with teaching experience
9 to 12
MA/PhD with 3 years teaching experience

History, Social Studies

Grade:
Qualification:
4 to 8
BA (MA preferred) with teaching experience
9 to 12
MA/PhD with 3 years teaching experience

Physical Education

Grade:
Qualification:
4 to 12
BA (MA preferred)

Music, Art, Theatre

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
MA (BA considered)

Elementary Head Teacher

Grade:
Qualification:
Pre-K to 4
MA in Early Childhood or Elementary Education + 3-5 yrs experience (preferably as Head Teacher)

Administrator

Grade:
Qualification:
Pre-K to 4
Variable according to position

Learning Specialist

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
MA + 3-5 yrs experience

Librarian

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
MLS + related experience

Psychologist / Counselor

Grade:
Qualification:
K to 12
MA/PhD + 3-5 yrs school experience