Careers

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking an 8th Grade Assistant English Teacher - Leave Replacement from February 9th to June 10th. Reporting to the US Division Director, the Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating Head Teacher(s), Grade Lead and/or Department Coordinator, related service providers, and specialists to support student learning. ATs will receive mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for application to advance their classroom skills.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, responsibility)
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Support

  • Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily lessons using developmentally appropriate, multisensory, and structured teaching practices.
  • Provide small-group and one-on-one support to reinforce key concepts and achieve learning objectives.
  • Support students in accessing content, assignments, and assessments through scaffolding, modeling, and guided practice. 

• Classroom Management and Organization

  • Support classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations in alignment with Upper School policies.
  • Assist with preparing instructional materials, differentiated resources, and assessments.
  • Supervise students during group activities, lunch, study hall, transitions, and other duties as assigned.

• Collaboration and Communication

  • Work collaboratively with the Head Teacher to plan lessons, reflect on student progress, and adjust instruction.
  • Communicate observations about student learning, behavior, and engagement to the Head Teacher.
  • Participate in grade-level meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Advisement Responsibilities (if applicable)

  • Support daily advisement meetings.
  • Assist during community building activities.
  • Support the development of students’ executive functioning skills.
  • Participate in three parent conference days per year.
  • Support coordination of required materials for and attend CSE meetings, when appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• BA or BS Degree (Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education or related field preferred) 
• Classroom experience or experience building positive, appropriate relationships with students
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, students with learning disabilities
• Experience with Smartboards, GoogleDrive, and technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to establish a positive learning environment with effective classroom management and behavior-support practices
• Interest in professional career development in the field of special education
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

• The salary range for this position is $47,500-60,225k. 
• Employee Benefits Package: Health insurance, statutory disability, commuter benefits, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, accrued PTO days (1 hour every 30 hours worked), paid school holidays.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: [email protected]. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a Occupational Therapist maternity leave replacement to work with grades 1-4 from January 2027 until June 2027.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, responsibility).
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture.
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook.
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Occupational Therapy Services

• Work collaboratively with the Lower School team including teachers, other related service providers and specialists to plan and implement services.
• Provide individual and small-group OT services through pull-out sessions and push-in support.
• Address fine motor, gross motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills as they relate to school participation.
• Support functional school skills including handwriting, classroom tool use, motor planning, and management of classroom materials.
• Develop and implement sensory and self-regulation strategies to support students’ attention, regulation, participation, and readiness to learn.
• Provide guidance and consultation to teachers to problem solve, make environmental and task modifications and brainstorm solutions for student needs.
• Observe students across school settings and provide recommendations to promote independence and successful participation.
• Complete OT progress monitoring and related documentation as appropriate.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, concerns, and successes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, department meetings and the IEP process 
• Supervise students during group activities, lunch, recess, transition, and other duties as assigned, facilitating social skills and problem-solving when appropriate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy. 
• NYS License 
• Experience providing pediatric occupational therapy services  
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective service strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities. 
• Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology in the classroom.
• Interest in professional career development in the field of occupational therapy.
• Patience, flexibility, creativity, good organization skills, and a sense of humor.

Compensation 

• $85K-$100K annual salary, commensurate with experience
• Employee Benefits Package: Health insurance, statutory disability, commute benefits, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, accrued PTO days (1 hour every 30 hours worked), paid school holiday.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: [email protected]. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking passionate, experienced coaches to lead our high school and middle school teams during the 2026 winter season, which runs from end-October  through the end of mid-February for the 2026-2027 school year.

Available coaching positions are for the following sports:

• Varsity Swim Head Coach 
• 7/8th Grade Swim Head Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Teach and develop fundamental skills for players at all levels. 
• Attend and manage the scheduled number of games and practices for the season
• Develop a program plan for the season that incorporates goals, sequential skill development, and game plans
• Collect, store, and maintain equipment during and after practices and games.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with student-athletes, parents, faculty, and staff
• Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain certification prior to the season
• In-depth knowledge of the sport’s rules, strategies, and regulations
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, and passion for coaching
• Prior coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred
• Availability between approximately 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM, depending on team schedule

Compensation 

• $4,000 - $5,700 commensurate with experience and position

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

In PDF format to the Director of Athletics, Evangelos Apergis at [email protected]. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relevant to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Our hiring process is designed to be a positive experience for candidates. It typically starts with a phone interview, followed by an in-depth conversation with our hiring team. We then invite semi-finalist candidates for an immersive onsite visit, complete with a campus tour. For some positions, we may also requests a demonstration lesson to better understand your unique talents.

At Churchill, we understand that searching for the right position can be stressful. Therefore, we make every effort to expedite our hiring decisions. We truly value your time and dedication through this process as we search for the ideal candidate for our team.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

Well-being

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a comprehensive package of benefits that cater to your well-being and professional growth. You will have access to free lunch and an array of healthcare plans encompassing dental and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance coverage options, bringing you and your loved ones peace of mind. We offer commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and maternity and paternity leave. And as you plan for the future, take advantage of our retirement savings accounts, designed to support your long-term financial goals.

Professional Development

Here at Churchill, we value continuous growth and excellence. Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to engage in enriching professional development experiences both on and off-campus. For new team members, we extend a warm welcome with a comprehensive week-long orientation program, providing valuable insights into learning disabilities and our innovative approach to education.