Upper Elementary Teacher - 3rd - 5th Grade

Seacrest Country Day School, a PS-12th grade independent, college preparatory school in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced Middle School Mathematics Teacher. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of mathematics, strong collaboration skills, and a demonstrated commitment to using learner-centered pedagogy, an inquiry-based curriculum, and alternative assessments.

Seacrest retains and recruits dynamic educators who value collaboration and partnerships, seek new, mission-appropriate methodologies, and love working with children.

Founded in 1983, Seacrest provides a safe, student-centered environment to educate a diverse community of students to become lifelong learners who pursue academic and personal excellence, physical well-being, creative achievement, and a commitment to social responsibility.

Our Mission:

Seacrest Country Day School is committed to fueling intellectual engagement, teaching ownership of the educational experience, cultivating quality of character, and inspiring students to lead lives of significance.

Job Summary:

Seacrest Country Day School is seeking an upper elementary educator who is experienced, collaborative, and passionate. This teacher will be responsible for leading a lower school classroom of lifelong learners. Seacrest is committed to providing a learning community that is inclusive, and values kindness, respect, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Guide, inspire and nurture children in the upper elementary program

• Plan and implement instruction in the areas of: literacy, mathematics, science, social studies

• Document student learning and growth throughout the school year

• Collaborate with Lower School faculty

• Partner with parents in communication and education

• Encourage children to learn through experience

• Embrace spontaneity, curiosity, flexibility and change

• Support individual child growth and development

• Enhance early elementary programs with creative project-based learning

• Meet and exceed national standards

• Utilize technology as an educational tool

• Support extracurricular community events and activities

Common Qualification Requirements:

• Masters/advanced degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, with a strong academic track record

• Demonstrated passion as an educator

• Differentiate instruction for a wide range of student's abilities and interests

• Communication skills for effective interactions with students, parents, and administration regarding student strengths and academic needs

• Behavioral management skills appropriate for a classroom setting

• Proficient with Word, Excel and the Google platform

• A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, and parents

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, life insurance, AFLAC, and Seacrest’s 403(b) retirement program.

• Seacrest Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Fingerprinting and background checks are a required part of the Seacrest employment eligibility process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person