Gillen Brewer School

Gillen Brewer School is a small independent day school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It serves fewer than 100 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Every student has a language-based learning disability. The school builds its full academic program around that single, clear focus.

Teaching here looks different from a standard New York City classroom job. Teachers work daily alongside speech-language pathologists and literacy specialists. Lessons are designed around how each student receives and processes language. That kind of built-in clinical teamwork is rare in independent day school teaching jobs across New York State.

The school's finances support stable employment. Gillen Brewer carries roughly $24 million in net assets against annual revenue near $8.8 million — a strong balance for a school under 100 students. That base funds consistent faculty salaries, ongoing program development, and steady staffing levels. Small independent schools with that kind of financial footing are not common in New York City.

Family partnership is also a formal part of the job, not an add-on. Staff engage parents through structured programming and regular direct contact throughout the year. Teachers who want meaningful family relationships built into their role will find that here by design.

Open positions typically include special education teachers, literacy specialists, speech-language pathologists, and support staff. Administrative roles open periodically. New York State certification and therapeutic experience are common requirements. Because Gillen Brewer School is small, each hire shapes curriculum and culture in ways that larger schools rarely allow.