Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher
Full Time 10 Months

Start Date: August 2026

Maclay Schoolseeksa skilled student-centered elementary educator who is deeply grounded in child development and inspired by the belief that young learners thrive when they feel safe known and challenged. The ideal candidate brings strong instructionalexpertisein literacy and mathematics a warm and steady classroom presence and a commitment to building a joyful inclusive learning community where every child can grow.

Who You Are

You are an elementary teacher who believes that strong relationships and stronginstructiongo hand in hand. You know that children learn best when they feel emotionally safe intellectually curious and supported in taking risks. You design learning experiences that are structured yet flexible grounded in developmentallyappropriate practice and responsive to the needs of each child.

You understand that literacy and numeracy are foundational not only to academic success but also to confidence independence and identity as a learner. You are thoughtful about how children grow socially emotionally and cognitively and you bring that understanding into every aspect of your teaching. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues reflecting on your practice and continually refining how you support diverse learners.

Above all youfind deep fulfillment in helping young students discover their voices their strengths and their love of learning and cultivating a classroom environment conducive to the holistic development of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a full-time Lower School classroom teacher

• Design and implement developmentally responsive engaging lessons in literacy mathematics science and social studies

• Build a classroom community that is warm respectful and structured where students feel safe valued and encouraged to take academic and social risks

• Use a variety of instructional approaches including whole-group small-group and individualized instruction to support a wide range of learning profiles

• Assess student learning through both formal and informal measures using feedback and data to guide instruction and support continuous growth

• Implement Responsive Classroom practices and positive behaviorsupportsthat promote self-regulation cooperation and responsibility

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with families about student progress learning goals and areas of growth

• Collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and disciplines to ensure curricular coherence and shared expectations

• Participate in professional learning faculty collaboration and school-wide initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning

• Engage fully in the life of the school by supporting community events student activities and the broader mission of Maclay

• Performadditionalresponsibilities that support the schools mission and daily operations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or a related fieldrequired; masters degree preferred

• Demonstrated experienceteachingelementary-aged students with strong understanding of child development and effective instructional practices

• Expertisein literacy and mathematics instruction including differentiated and standards-aligned approaches

• Ability to design andfacilitatewhole-group small-group and individualized learning experiences

• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills with students families and colleagues

• Commitment to professional growth reflection and continuous improvement

• Outstanding personal and professional references

Physical Requirements and ADA Statement

This role requires regular movement between classrooms and buildings active engagement with students and the ability to sit stand walk communicate clearlyoperateclassroom technology and occasionally lift materials up to 2030 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Maclay School is an Equal Opportunity Employer andcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws. TheSchooldoes not discriminateon the basis ofrace color national origin age disability sex or actual or perceived gender identity consistent with the nondiscrimination standards outlined in our employee benefit and policy documents.