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List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Elementary School Leave Replacement Teacher


    Position Summary and Overview:
    The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher to fill in for maternity leave coverage from March 2022 - June 2022.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
    • Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
    • Work collaboratively with cooperating teacher and other related service providers and specialists to plan and implement units of study, lessons, assignments, projects & activities
    • Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
    • Assess student work and participation
    • Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities
    • Maintain an organized and consistent classroom management system
    • Establish a strong sense of community and culture to create a safe learning environment for all members of the learning space
    • Establish and maintain parent contact

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will have...
    • BA or BS Degree (Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education or related field preferred)
    • NYS Teacher Certification preferred 
    • Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with elementary school aged children
    • Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective teaching 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 special education
    • Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

    How to Apply:
    Interested applicants should send:
    • Current resume;
    • Cover letter and;
    • references 
    in PDF format to: esresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. 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 Mission:
    The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self- advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.

  • College Counselor Leave Replacement


    Position Summary and Overview:
    The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a Leave Replacement for the Associate Director of College Counseling (late-January through late-May).


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Support the overall operations of the College Guidance office
    • Facilitate student and family college meetings
    • Develop customized college lists for assigned students
    • Co-teach and plan a weekly guidance class to juniors
    • Help seniors prepare for the transition to college
    • Assist in the administration of the spring ACT for students with school-based testing
    • Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
    • Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will have...
    • Five or more years of experience in either school counseling or college admissions counseling 
    • NYS Certification in School Counseling
    • Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organization and time management, public speaking/presenting and counseling 
    • The ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of high school students and their families
    • Experience working with students with learning disabilities is helpful, but not required

    How to Apply:
    Interested applicants should send:
    • Current resume;
    • Cover letter and;
    • references 
    in PDF format to: hsresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. 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 Mission:
    The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self- advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.

  • Middle School Leave Replacement Teacher


    Position Summary and Overview:
    The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a 6th Grade Teacher to fill in for maternity leave coverage from March 2022 - June 2022.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
    • Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
    • Work collaboratively with cooperating teacher and other related service providers and specialists to plan and implement units of study, lessons, assignments, projects & activities
    • Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
    • Assess student work and participation
    • Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities
    • Maintain an organized and consistent classroom management system 
    • Establish a strong sense of community and culture to create a safe learning environment for all members of the learning space
    • Establish and maintain parent contact

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will have...
    • BA or BS Degree (Degree in Secondary Education, Special Education or related field preferred) 
    • NYS Teacher Certification preferred 
    • Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with middle school aged children
    • Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective teaching 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 special education
    • Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

    How to Apply:
    Interested applicants should send:
    • Current resume;
    • Cover letter and;
    • references 
    in PDF format to: msresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. 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 Mission:
    The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self- advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.

Career Opportunities

As faculty and staff openings occur, they will be posted here. We can never predict when we will have openings so please send your resume and cover letter to apply regardless of openings.

The hiring process typically involves a phone interview, onsite visit that includes a tour of the campus, interviews with the hiring team, and a demo lesson. We try our best to make hiring decisions in a timely manner.

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.

Working at Churchill

The Churchill School and Center is located at 301 East 29th Street in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. Several grocery stores, restaurants, a movie theater, a Target, and other businesses dot the area and provide a lively atmosphere to the neighborhood. The 6 Train is located nearby as well as several bus lines, including Limited Bus routes.

The Churchill School and Center offers a full package of benefits including discounted lunch plans, healthcare plans, dental and vision plans, health savings accounts, disability income benefits and life insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, retirement accounts, and maternity and paternity leave. 

Additionally, Churchill offers various professional development opportunities throughout the year, both onsite and off. New staff is provided with a week-long orientation that gives an overview of learning disabilities and our approach to learning disabilities education. For more information about see our Professional Development section.

Mission Statement

The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self-advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.
The Churchill School and Center • 301 E 29th St • New York NY 10016 • (212) 722-0610 
The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college preparatory day school in New York City, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. Work Here