Elementary Lead Teacher For 2024 - 2025

Elementary Lead Teacher for 2024-25

Episcopal School of Nashville is seeking an exceptional Elementary Lead Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Episcopal School of Nashville is committed to an inclusive program, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be an experienced upper elementary school educator capable of meeting each child’s needs and possess a desire to help the school grow to full enrollment. The position is full-time and exempt.

Episcopal School’s Lower School team fosters a learning environment centered on high academic standards, innovation, creativity, and personal attention. Teachers work as a close-knit team to support each other and collaborate on curriculum development to ensure appropriate vertical alignment and consistency. During the August in-service in 2024, all teachers at ESN will receive an intensive four day training in Responsive Classroom. All candidates must be willing to embrace and implement the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching and learning.

Located at the Historic Ross Elementary Building in East Nashville, Episcopal School of Nashville is a diverse urban independent school, and is dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and the spirit of discovery in each of its students. Caring, committed faculty members, in partnership with parents, serve as role models, mentors, and guides. Episcopal School continually strives for an academically talented and ethnically diverse student body and seeks the same in its faculty.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful listener, who is able to effectively motivate and teach upper elementary-age students with diverse learning needs and abilities. An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and families, both orally and in writing, is essential. Professionalism, a positive outlook, a good sense of humor, and a student-centered approach to teaching are highly valued. We seek a colleague who enjoys being part of a highly collaborative team, with a commitment to interdisciplinary projects and innovative pedagogy.

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Elementary Education. Experience in curriculum development, at least three years of full-time lower school teaching experience, and a master’s degree are preferred. Comfort and familiarity with the use of relevant technology to enhance learning are also essential.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person