Day School Teacher (Full-Time)

Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher

Big Support. Work That Changes Lives.

Full-Time | Groves Academy | St. Are you still waiting to find a school where you can teach the way you know students deserve to be taught?

Groves Academy is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and deeply committed Lower School Teacher to join our team. Our students are bright, capable learners who may experience dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences. They need a skilled teacher who can understand how they learn, adapt instruction thoughtfully, and help them rediscover confidence in themselves.

At Groves, teaching is personal, evidence-based, and genuinely transformative.

Why Teachers Choose Groves

Teaching is demanding work. At Groves Academy, you will be supported by:

Ongoing professional learning and coaching

Training and support in structured literacy approaches

Students who benefit enormously from teachers willing to see beyond a diagnosis or test score

A mission-centered community committed to helping every student experience confidence, success, and purpose

As a Lower School Teacher, you will create an engaging, structured, and supportive classroom where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Planning and facilitating balanced, engaging learning experiences

Using structured literacy approaches, including Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Language Programs

Building strong relationships with students and understanding their individual learning profiles

Using evidence and student data to guide instructional decisions

Creating a classroom culture in which students feel respected, challenged, and safe taking academic risks

Collaborating with colleagues, specialists, and school leaders

Participating in professional development and contributing to the broader Groves community

Value collaboration and do not believe teaching should be an individual survival sport

Are energized by helping students who may have stopped believing they are good at school

Want to work in a community where specialized instruction is the foundation, not an afterthought

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field

Teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students

Experience teaching students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, or ADHD

Training in Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Language Programs

Special education licensure or training

Experience using data and student learning profiles to guide instruction

We are interested in talented educators who are curious, adaptable, committed to learning, and passionate about helping students thrive.

About Groves Academy

Groves Academy is part of Groves Learning Organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in literacy, dyslexia, executive functioning, study skills, and the science of how students learn.

For our teachers, it is an opportunity to do meaningful work alongside colleagues who share a commitment to excellent instruction and student success.

Ready for a Different Kind of Teaching Experience?

The school year may be approaching quickly, but the right opportunity is still worth finding.

Apply today to join the Lower School team at Groves Academy.

Groves Learning Organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community.