Job Title: K-4 Math Specialist

Department: Lower School

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Hewitt School - New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

The Hewitt School is seeking a K-4 math specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor and coach lower school teachers in the implementation of inclusive and differentiated teaching practices supported by math education research 
• Push into classrooms to work alongside homeroom teachers to differentiate instruction
• Serve as an interventionist, working with individual students or  small groups for support or enrichment during the school day, and before or after school when necessary
• Attend and participate in regular meetings with K-4 classroom teachers and student support team to discuss student progress and development
• Attend and participate in weekly planning meetings for each grade level to maintain the scope and sequence of lower school math curriculum
• Support homeroom teachers in administering formative assessments as well as standardized tests; assist with analyzing data to identify student learning goals
• In consultation with classroom teachers and student support team, create individualized learning plans for students who need additional support, document student progress, and update learning goals
• Collaborate with middle and upper school teachers and department chairs to ensure K-12 curriculum alignment
• In collaboration with classroom teachers and student support team, coordinate and communicate regularly with parents and guardians and outside service providers
• Work closely with the lower school leadership and admissions teams to present to prospective parents and assess prospective students when needed
• Serve as a resource to parents and guardians
• Facilitate a lower school math club
• Support the writing and editing of progress reports
• Complete supervisory duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Commitment to girls’ education
• Extensive lower school teaching experience in grades K-4 with a strong track record of learning outcomes for a diverse student population
• Master’s degree in early childhood/ elementary education preferably with a concentration in mathematics education or a degree in special education
• Experience with lower school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Knowledge of and experience with effective math curriculum design, documentation, and implementation
• Experience as an instructional coach supporting teachers’ pedagogical and professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, team-focused approach to teaching and learning
• High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Knowledge of and experience working in an independent school
• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Commitment to student life
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Familiarity with new technologies
• Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range:  $75,000 to $105,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Commitment to girls’ education
• Extensive lower school teaching experience in grades K-4 with a strong track record of learning outcomes for a diverse student population
• Master’s degree in early childhood/ elementary education preferably with a concentration in mathematics education or a degree in special education
• Experience with lower school social-emotional learning and a deep appreciation for student-centered, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Knowledge of and experience with effective math curriculum design, documentation, and implementation
• Experience as an instructional coach supporting teachers’ pedagogical and professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, team-focused approach to teaching and learning
• High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Knowledge of and experience working in an independent school
• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Commitment to student life
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Familiarity with new technologies
• Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

About The Hewitt School

The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

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