Lower School Faculty - Historic Downtown Campus

Job Description

Job Description

The years between kindergarten and fifth grade are where learners are made. Where curiosity either takes root or fades, where a child decides whether school is a place that's for them. The teacher in the room makes all the difference.

As our next Lower School Classroom Teacher, you won't just deliver lessons, you'll build a classroom community where curiosity is the norm and every child feels seen. Working alongside specialist teachers in a self-contained K–5 setting, you'll guide students through core subjects using rich, research-backed curricula like Reveal Math and Wit & Wisdom , weaving in the differentiated, hands-on learning that makes content stick and makes students want to come back tomorrow.

This isn't about checking standards off a list. It's about knowing the students in front of you, their strengths, their questions, their growing edges, and partnering with families to celebrate every step forward. When you write that trimester narrative report, you're not filling out a form. You're telling the story of a child becoming.

We're looking for an educator who leads with warmth and rigor in equal measure - someone who believes belonging and excellence aren't trade-offs, but partners.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience teaching elementary-aged students in a classroom setting
• Deep commitment to inclusive, student-centered, and inquiry-driven learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a genuine joy for family partnership
• A collaborative spirit, growth mindset, and receptivity to feedback and coaching
• Experience in independent, progressive, or mission-driven school environments preferred

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To Apply

Submit a letter of intent and resume through this employment site by June 23, 2026. Address your letter of intent to Abby Mahone, Director of the Historic Downtown Campus.

All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.

• FBI Fingerprint Check
• PA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police)
• Child Abuse Clearance Check
• Act 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictions
• Act 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedback
• Proof of a negative TB Test

By continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.