Elementary Lead Teacher

General Description

St. Nicholas School anticipates possible job openings for Lead Elementary Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.  We are looking for teachers who are passionate about education and are committed to creative and effective approaches to nurturing student development socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. The St. Nicholas Faculty is collaborative and innovative, and we seek candidates to complement the strengths of our program and to add his or her own expertise and background to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. We are a vibrant professional learning community for children, parents, and teachers. Teachers receive regular support from colleagues and administrators. Regular professional development opportunities are provided and encouraged. We are seeking qualified applicants with a degree in Elementary Education (Master's level preferred), classroom experience, the ability to work well with parents and colleagues, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who value a whole-child approach to teaching and learning.  

Areas of Responsibility:

St. Nicholas Teachers will:

Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter

Plan, supervise, and implement a challenging and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the educational philosophy and policies of St. Nicholas School, the curriculum’s scope and sequence, and the prescribed student objectives

Create a safe and engaging classroom community and differentiate and individualize for students as needed by employing a variety of instructional strategies and materials supported by best educational practices to enhance creative teaching/learning

Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom

Plan, through approved channels, and execute educational field experiences, guest lecturers and other media

Assess the learning of students frequently and analyze the data to drive instruction, teaching /learning strategies

Maintain current and accurate attendance records and grades to meet the demand for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress

Maintain open and supportive communication with parents and administration

Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents and staff to promote a positive learning environment

Attend all staff meetings, required school events, parent/teacher conferences, professional development days and orientations/in-service

Qualifications:

Degree in Elementary Education (Master’s level preferred)

Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred in elementary grades

A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth and personal development

Experience with differentiated instruction and appreciation of each child as an individual with diverse needs

Experience integrating technology and applying a wide range of teaching styles within the classroom