Elementary Reading Teacher

Spring Education Group’s K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.  Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches.  Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff.  Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

Elementary Language Arts Teacher – Paragon Prep

Paragon Prep has delivered a rigorous and nurturing environment to students PK-8th grade since 1997. Graduates are ready for the honors program of any high school and participate in athletics, academic competitions, robotics, and community service projects. Paragon delivers a first-rate education in a small setting for students who are excited about learning. Beyond mastering the most challenging curriculum in the area and the opportunity to earn up to five high school credits, students at Paragon Prep have the chance to excel in competitive sports and explore a wide array of electives, enriching their educational journey.

What We Offer

• Professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program

About the Role

As an Elementary Language Arts Teacher at Paragon Prep, you will provide engaging and rigorous English Language Arts instruction to fourth- and fifth-grade students. You will plan and deliver comprehensive lessons that strengthen students’ reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

You will be responsible for creating an organized, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating classroom in which students feel supported and challenged. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who builds meaningful relationships with students, makes learning accessible and relevant, and inspires a lasting appreciation for reading, writing, and effective communication.

You will also:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction for fourth- and fifth-grade students.
• Present lessons using varied instructional strategies and visual, audio, digital, and hands-on resources to facilitate learning.
• Differentiate instruction to address students’ individual strengths, learning needs, and academic progress.
• Create and distribute instructional materials, including lesson resources, assignments, assessments, and supplemental content.
• Assess and document student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback, grades, and academic support.
• Use student-performance data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichment.
• Cultivate students’ abilities in reading comprehension, literary analysis, written expression, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain a safe, organized, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Encourage student curiosity, independence, creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and areas for continued development.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, school leadership, families, and other stakeholders to support student success.
• Plan and participate in classroom activities, school events, field trips, and other educational experiences.
• Monitor student behavior and well-being and follow all applicable school policies and mandated-reporting requirements.
• Participate in faculty meetings, parent conferences, professional development, training, and other school-related activities.
• Maintain accurate academic, attendance, and classroom records.
• Remain current on instructional best practices and continually strengthen professional knowledge and teaching effectiveness.
• Follow all school policies, educational guidelines, safety procedures, and professional expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, English, Language Arts, or a related field.
• Teaching certification or an applicable certificate in education preferred.
• At least three years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Demonstrated experience teaching English Language Arts at the elementary or upper-elementary level.
• Strong knowledge of instructional best practices, curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, and classroom management.
• Understanding of applicable educational guidelines and a commitment to following school policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing classroom priorities effectively.
• A creative, energetic, and student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and personal accountability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency-response procedures.
• Commitment to professional development, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to work in person at the school campus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.