4th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Episcopal Day School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and nurturing fourth-grade math/science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should have excellent teaching and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of developmentally appropriate curricula in math and science, a passion for working with lower school students, and a solid commitment to professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues. 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that foster conceptual understanding, procedural knowledge, and problem-solving skills.

• Provide direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on 21st-century skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Design lessons incorporating hands-on, concrete experiences in math and science as appropriate, including classes on our nature campus (Flowing Wells).
• Evaluate student growth in these disciplines.
• Implement instructional strategies that foster deep understanding 
• Use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school’s core values and philosophy.
• Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs in collaboration with grade-level teammates and curricular leaders.

• Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social-emotional needs.
• Provide a positive environment where students can actively engage in meaningful learning experiences.
• Communicate and partner effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Respect the confidentiality of each child and their family
• Track and communicate individual student progress and provide interventions as needed
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Attend division meetings and professional development sessions
• Actively support the mission and strategic plan of the school
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in education

• Understanding of the developmental needs of lower school students
• Competence with innovative, research-based teaching approaches in math and science
• Strong classroom management skills
• An inquisitive professional learning mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Patient, compassionate disposition
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

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