What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher 2025-2026 position at The Pathfinder School?
The Pathfinder School is seeking an elementary teacher who can work collaboratively in our independent environment while adhering to the high expectations of the program. Candidates must be creative lesson designers, experts in literacy, responsive to the needs of individual learners, and maintain a caring atmosphere by building positive relationships with students and families.
Requirements:
*Respect for young children and a passion for their social, emotional, and intellectual development.
*Prior classroom experience in direct instruction of elementary children (designing curriculum, planning lessons, preparing materials, differentiating instruction, assessment)
*Demonstrated instructional expertise in literacy instruction and assessment.
*Demonstrated instructional agility to develop children’s interests and skills in social development, critical thinking, creativity, literacy development, math, and social studies, and the arts.
*Commitment to experiential methods and integration of the outdoors.
*Understanding of Multiple Intelligence Theory.
*Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams to develop curriculum, deliver instruction, and advance programming.
*Can embrace the distinction of independent schooling and operationalize the mission of The Pathfinder School.
*Excellence in communication (verbal and written; formal and informal).
*Respect for parenting and inherent partnership of school and home.
*Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education.
*Commitment to ongoing professional development.
*Successful clearance of FBI background checks, and iCHAT (State Police).
About The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School is an independent day school serving pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,636.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you an American Citizen or do you have a Work Visa?
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,636