Lower Elementary General Studies

Luria Academy of Brooklyn

Lower Elementary General Studies

For Fall 2026

At Luria Academy of Brooklyn (www.luria-academy.org), we are inspiring a new generation of leaders, creators, thinkers and engaged citizens. Our two campuses serve 320 students in preschool through 8th grade. Luria offers a sophisticated Jewish day school education in a progressive environment. Our students come from a wide range of religious and economic backgrounds. At Luria, students are encouraged to be curious, to embrace one another’s differences and to engage in respectful dialogue. At Luria, we focus on the whole child; as such, our educators develop learning experiences that support and challenge each student. We track student progress using standards based assessment and grading practices.

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative teacher to join our Elementary General Studies team. Responsibilities include planning and preparing instructional materials; delivering differentiated, student-centered instruction with ongoing assessment and feedback; maintaining regular communication with families; and actively contributing to curriculum development and instructional best practices.

Successful candidates will possess a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, curiosity and openness to new ideas, excellent oral and written communication skills, and comfort in a school setting where children’s learning and experiences are central to educational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of general studies topics, including language arts, science, and math
• Collaborate with a team of teachers to create classroom systems
• Differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners in a progressive setting
• Design and deliver curriculum using backward design
• Assess student learning and create evidence-based goals

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Training in Orton-Gillingham preferred
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
• Strong pedagogical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative and dynamic educator

Please see our salary schedule for compensation range.

Please send a resume and cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in joining the Luria community to: Tiphanie Shoemaker, Associate Head of School,Teaching and Learning, TiphanieS@luria-academy.org.