Highly qualified teachers, specialists, and therapists with graduate degrees and the necessary certifications in their respective areas of expertise come together at Gateway to transform the lives of students and their families. To ensure a high standard of teaching for the benefit of every student, all faculty and therapists participate in an ongoing, intellectually challenging professional development program. Every professional demonstrates:
a love of teaching
dedication to Gateway’s mission to teach students the skills, strategies, and content necessary for successful integration into mainstream classrooms
the belief that each student can learn provided they receive appropriate and effective research-based instruction
At Gateway, teachers, specialists, and therapists participate in and contribute to a community of learners that reflects on its practice individually and as a group. Motivated daily by the wonder of each student’s accomplishments, Gateway’s professionals work hard and grow in knowledge and skill as they blend their classroom experiences with their weekly training. Through its professional development program, Gateway guarantees expert instruction for students with learning disabilities.
Through required course participation, in-house lectures, workshops, individual coaching, and recurrent observations and evaluation, Gateway faculty and therapists acquire the knowledge and instructional skills required for successful remediation of a Gateway student’s reading, writing, math, or other learning disability.
Run by staff developers and program leadership, the primary areas of focus of Gateway’s professional development program are:
the impact of language on how a student thinks, feels, and learns
how to use language when teaching students with language-based learning disabilities, attention deficit, and other learning disabilities, in accordance with the Classroom Language Dynamics program
diagnostic instruction and how it guides the individualization of instruction
curriculum development, including unit and class planning, to strategically weave together skills, strategies, and content
Meet Our Developers
Job Opportunities
Director of Lower School (July 1, 2026 Start Date)
General Responsibilities of the Director of Lower School Include:
Ensuring consistency between The Gateway School mission and all the activities within the Lower School.
Delivering and maintaining a program that is designed to meet the needs of Gateway students, is pedagogically consistent with the Middle School program, and is grounded in accepted “best practices” in special education, as well as evidence-based research into effective, reliable instruction and curriculum for students with language-based learning disabilities.
Ensuring that the principles of The Gateway School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement are upheld by all constituents, and infusing these values into all facets of the Lower School program.
Specific Responsibilities of the Director of Lower School Include:
Overall Program Management
Supervising and evaluating Lower School faculty and specialists.
Providing educational and community leadership that models Gateway’s core values.
Creating and maintaining a learning environment in which students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Leading the work to support student behavior expectations and strategies for success.
In collaboration with members of the Program Team, coordinating student assessments to evaluate student progress and overall effectiveness of the program, and training faculty in the administration and interpretation of assessments.
Instruction & Curriculum
In collaboration with the Head of School, Director of the Middle School, and the Director of Language and Literacy, articulating a vision for the instruction of students from Lower School through 8th grade and the scope and sequence of the skills, strategies, and content to be learned.
Ensuring direct, explicit, multisensory instruction is used with integrity by all teachers.
Collaborating with the Program Team on the implementation of guided planning and the creation of subject teams and the organization of their work.
Maintaining Strong School and Family Partnerships
Collaborating with members of the Program Team and Head of School to develop parent education programming that is meaningful for Gateway families.
Maintaining regular, timely communications with families about Gateway’s program and student progress.
Proactive planning to support student success in academics, behavior, and peer social interactions.
Qualifications:
An experienced educator with a strong background in special education.
A strategic thinker who embraces Gateway’s mission and pedagogy and continually works to deepen their own expertise to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
A leader with strong relational and emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
A proactive and effective communicator with a genuine appreciation for and understanding of the needs of lower school students, their parents, and teachers, and who is responsive to all constituents' needs in a way that is empathetic, tactful, and candid.
A collaborator eager to work as part of a team dedicated to fostering the professional expertise of faculty, therapists, and specialists, overseeing the development of curriculum and enhancing the effectiveness of the school program.
An educator who has demonstrated effective implementation of DEIB practices.
A highly organized individual, adept at prioritizing, managing, and shifting between multiple projects.
An excellent communicator in writing, conversations, and public presentations.
The ideal candidate will have:
Master’s degree in special, general, or literacy education
Five+ years of classroom experience in an independent school setting
Administrative leadership experience in a school setting
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lower School Assistant Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Master’s degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master’s program, preferred
Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred
Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred
Independent school teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lower School Head Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education
Minimum of two years of teaching experience
NYS teaching certification and independent school experience preferred
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and Singapore Math preferred
Strong classroom management, communication and organizational skills
Experience implementing multisensory, explicit instruction designed to meet students’ instructional needs
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School ELA Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education, Secondary Education, or English strongly preferred
Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Training in and/or experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure and Teaching Basic Writing Skills preferred
Effective classroom management, communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School Math Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education or Mathematics preferred
Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Training and or experience using Singapore Math (Math in Focus or Primary Math) preferred
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School Science Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education, Secondary Education, or Science preferred
Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Occupational Therapist (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist
Current New York State license
Experience working with school-aged children
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Flexibility and a desire to collaborate
Independent school experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
