Career Center

Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks a collaborative individual to teach, enrich, and reinforce the Lower Elementary grade level/subject curriculum while caring for the whole child. 

The Lower Elementary Teacher will plan, supervise, and implement the program for the lower school class in accordance with the policies, curriculum, and philosophy of the school and treat each child with dignity and respect. The teacher will provide not only for each child’s academic needs but also help develop social and emotional maturity. In addition, the Lower Elementary Teacher will assess and monitor student progress, maintain an orderly classroom, and revise and update the curriculum, as necessary. He or she will prepare report cards which include written comments, review student assessments and implement individual strategies for learning, and send timely, proactive, and regular communication with parents. 

The Lower Elementary Teacher will act as a mentor to new teachers, attend all required meetings and public-relations events, and participate on school committees and in extra-curricular activities as required. He or she will uphold and support the mission of the Episcopal Church and the School, meet all teacher expectations and duties as outlined in the Employee Manual, and collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a positive team attitude.

The ideal candidate is a strong, dedicated professional with an astute understanding of child development and how young children learn. The candidate is required to have a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in education and a teacher certification in grades EC-4.  Experience as a homeroom teacher in first through fifth grade and a familiarity of technology is preferred. It is important that the candidate has experience in integrating curriculum and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to differentiate curriculum for students with varying learning styles, is preferred.