The Speyer Legacy School, the only independent K-8 school for gifted learners in New York City, seeks a Secondary School Placement Associate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, flexible, organized, collaborative, professional, proactive, strategic, and must exhibit an enthusiasm for working with students, families, and colleagues. They must have excellent written communication and presentation skills, the ability to be innovative, a willingness to go above and beyond, and a sense of humor. This individual should possess the skills to develop a strong professional network and demonstrate a deep understanding of New York City area high schools, as well as top boarding and day schools across the country, as they engage within the community and advocate for our students. Our approach to secondary school placement is highly personalized, as we help each student determine their “right fit” high school. The Secondary School Placement Associate will work closely with the Director of Secondary School Placement to provide administrative and logistical support throughout the secondary school application process for Eighth Grade students and their families. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic school environment. The Secondary School Placement Associate reports to the Director of Secondary School Placement and is a member of the Enrollment Management Team. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Secondary School Placement Associate is responsible for supporting all aspects of the secondary school placement process during each academic year. This role will work with the Director of Secondary School Placement, and other members of the Admissions Team and Middle School Team to help the School meet short- and long-term placement goals identified by School Leadership and the Board of Trustees.

• Support the Director of Secondary School Placement in planning to achieve set goals for the placement process and admissions season.

• Communicate promptly, effectively, and positively with families through all stages of the high school placement process.

• Provide exceptional service to Middle School families while building relationships to ensure an individualized process.

• Build and deepen relationships with high school admissions offices to understand their program, culture, and process, and, likewise, for them to continue to “know” Speyer.

• Support all test prep and admissions testing.

• Schedule and coordinate the mock interview process with Middle School students.

• Collaborate with a wide variety of faculty and staff as follows:

• Middle School Team for the development of student profiles.

• Classroom teachers and advisors to obtain letters of recommendation.

• Registrar to collect record requests and transcripts.

• Middle School staff to coordinate schedules and support for students.

• Support the Director of Secondary School Placement to share information with the community beginning in 6th grade to plan for high school.

• Schedule and coordinate visits from high school admissions directors and placement officers.

• Support communications to Middle School families of the high school recruitment programs and events.

• Report and analyze placement data to track trends with direction from the Director of Secondary School Placement for the Director of Enrollment Management.

• Prepare Middle School placement statistics.

• Build and maintain relationships with alumni.

• Support planning and hosting engagement events for alumni.

• Perform additional duties as assigned: including, but not limited to participation in professional development, school-wide events, admissions events, and admissions committee meetings.

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum of two years experience in an independent school admissions office, or equivalent experience in a comparable field.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities in an autonomous environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work as a member of a team

• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity

• Superb oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Initiative, leadership, tenacity, growth mindset, and desire to learn new skills

• Uphold the highest level of confidentiality, demonstrates discretion, and good judgment along with a high level of integrity and ethical standards.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, Forms, Canva, Zoom Meetings and Webinars along with school information systems such as Ravenna and Veracross

• Experience with social media platforms, preferred.

• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Range

The annual salary for this full-time position is $65,000-85,000.

Application Information

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Secondary School Placement Associate” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their previous work environments.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Middle School Math Teacher. The candidate hired will join four other Middle School Math Teachers and a Lower School Math Specialist and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. Speyer’s Middle School math program includes both middle and high school level math classes, and the candidate hired will need content area expertise through high school Geometry. In addition, the person hired may be asked to teach middle or high school math content to advanced 3rd and 4th graders. The ideal candidate possesses a love of Middle School students, creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, a positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in mathematics for 5th through 8th grades which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.

• Be willing and able to work with a range of ages, including advanced 3rd and 4th graders. 

• Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.

• Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional.

• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.

• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.

• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and professional growth.

• Actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals. 

• Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties, which may include running an advisory group in the Middle School.

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

• Coach the Math Team, support participation in Math competitions, and collaborate with other teachers to build and support our broader Math program.   

• Prepare students for the Algebra 1 Regents Exam and support the administration and grading of the exams. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in math education and gifted education.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

• Experience in differentiated instruction.

• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Education, or related field required.

• Masters Degree and/or experience in gifted or Math education preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $75,000-110,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Math Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Middle School Spanish teacher. The candidate hired will join two other Middle School Spanish teachers and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, a love of Middle School students, and strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in Spanish for Middle School grades which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.

• Provide a highly differentiated curriculum, meeting the learning needs and levels of all students ranging from beginner Spanish-speakers to Native/Heritage speakers.

• Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.

• Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional.

• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.

• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.

• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis for both students and colleagues.

• Actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals.

• Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties, which will include running an advisory group in the Middle School.

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the Speyer community.

• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in Spanish education and gifted education.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

• Understanding of differentiated instruction.

• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in foreign language (Spanish) education or related field with commensurate experience required.

• Fluent/native level of language proficiency and knowledge of Hispanic culture.

• Masters degree and experience in gifted education preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $75,000-110,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Spanish Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Afterschool Debate Team Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate hired will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with other Debate teachers and coaches to support the school’s mission and Debate program’s curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses a love of Middle School children, creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for leading and inspiring budding debaters, strong organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide coaching for the Debate Team after school (3:30-4:45 PM) four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

• Establish and implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines to foster an inclusive and positive learning environment. 

• Prepare Debate teams to compete in local weekend tournaments. 

• Accompany students to local weekend tournaments, approximately once per month.

• Organize the logistics of participating in tournaments, including communicating with the debate leagues, communicating with students and families, arranging for parent trainings and volunteer judging. 

• Communicate regularly with families about Debate Team happenings and provide information to families in advance of tournaments and regarding judge trainings and volunteer participation. 

• Collaborate to host a debate tournament at Speyer once per year. 

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

• Engage respectfully with students and families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and classroom management skills. 

• Knowledge of current trends in public speaking, debate education, and debate competitions. 

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong collaboration skills. 

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent. 

• Experience with Debate teams or public speaking forums. 

Salary Range

The annual salary for this part-time position is $10,000. 

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Debate Coach” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Lower School co-teacher (K-4). The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School. The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to create a learning environment in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward change, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with a co-teacher:

• Design and implement academically rigorous, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based units and lessons within a scope and sequence which reflect instructional strategies for gifted learners and an understanding of the gifted whole child (students’ interests and abilities, social and emotional needs).

• Establish and implement classroom procedures and routines, building a class community that centers belonging.

• Assess and utilize information on students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional profiles to create responsive learning environments. 

• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement learning plans that meet the diverse needs of all students.

• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, including writing student narrative reports that provide descriptions of students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.

• Regularly demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.

• Actively pursue professional growth rooted in individual and schoolwide goals by demonstrating an openness to feedback and reflection.  

• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties.

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

• Engage respectfully with students and families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, differentiation, best practices, and current trends in Gifted Education.

• Experience in inquiry-based education and the readers/writers workshop model.

• Embracing of a concept-based, problem-solving, hands-on approach to math pedagogy.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure with a growth mindset, and communicate effectively with others.

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Desire to collaborate productively with a co-teacher and team of teachers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of head teaching experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required; master’s degree and experience in gifted education preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience and level of education.

Hours

• 7:45 AM-3:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

• 7:45 AM-4:45 PMTuesday for faculty meetings

• Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation. 

• As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours. 

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Co-Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

Speyer is seeking qualified coaches at all levels of Middle School (Grade 5-8) for the 2025-2026 school year. Sports include Cross Country, Mixed Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball, and Track and Field.

The candidate hired will join a dedicated coaching staff and report to the Athletic Director. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to coach in support of the school’s mission and support of the athletic program. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, a positive attitude toward change, and strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

These positions are part-time, stipend positions that run for the fall and winter seasons.

Duties & Responsibilities

— Planning, organizing, and delivering age-appropriate practices.

— Availability from approximately 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM on days when practice and/or games are held.

— Attend all afterschool events including practices and games.

— Manage equipment for the specific team.

— Develop a quality program that includes teaching relevant skills, strategies, and tactics.

— Communicate regularly with parents and athletes in regards to schedule, sportsmanship, and team needs.

— Attend coaches meetings.

— All candidates must possess, or be able to obtain, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications before the start of the season.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

— Knowledge of sport specific related skills.

— Demonstrates an understanding of best practices as related to coaching.

— Previous playing or coaching is encouraged but not required.

— Creativity, flexibility, and innovation.

— Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

— Provide student-athletes with quality instruction throughout the season.

— Assist students with gameplay feedback and instruction.

Application Information

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page coaching philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Part-Time Middle School Coach Position” in the subject line and indicate in your email which sport(s) you have an interest in coaching (Cross Country, Mixed Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and/or Girls and Boys Basketball, Track and Field).

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.