Elementary Teacher

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Elementary 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

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

About the Role

As an Elementary Teacher at Paragon Prep, you will prepare and implement an engaging educational program that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development. This role is ideal for a committed educator who is passionate about helping students build foundational skills, develop confidence, and cultivate a genuine love of learning.

You will create a classroom environment built on trust, curiosity, structure, and meaningful instruction. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, energetic, and able to make learning accessible through thoughtful lesson planning, interactive activities, individualized support, and strong classroom relationships.

• Plan, prepare, and present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner that supports elementary learning goals.
• Use visual, audio, interactive, and hands-on instructional methods to make learning meaningful and accessible.
• Provide individualized instruction by promoting active participation and differentiated learning experiences.
• Create and distribute age-appropriate educational content, including notes, assignments, activities, and classroom materials.
• Assess and record student progress and provide age-appropriate grades, feedback, and support for continued growth.
• Maintain a tidy, orderly, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with students based on mutual trust, respect, and encouragement.
• Observe and understand students’ behavior, development, and social-emotional needs, reporting concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, administrators, and school stakeholders to support student success.
• Follow school policies, procedures, and applicable educational guidelines.
• Continue to develop professional skills and knowledge through seminars, conferences, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in teaching or a specialized subject with a certificate in education preferred.
• Teaching certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience required.
• Proven experience as an elementary teacher, preferably in the lower grades.
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and age-appropriate instructional strategies.
• Strong understanding of classroom management, child development, and student-centered learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Well-organized, dependable, creative, energetic, and committed to student success.
• Strong professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to a positive school community.
• CPR knowledge or certification preferred.
• 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.