Fourth Grade Humanities Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Pine School - Hobe Sound, FL

Job Description : Fourth Grade Humanities Teacher

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Lower School

Reports to : Lower School Director

The Pine School is hiring a Fourth Grade Humanities Teacher for the 25 / 26 school year starting August 2025.

Summary Description

The position will include teaching innovative and engaging social studies and language arts lessons to our 4th grade, lower school students. The teacher would be a part of a departmentalized team. The Pine School is committed to vertically aligning our school curriculum and is looking for a teacher who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure our school program remains well coordinated and highly effective. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching, a strong understanding of child development, an ability to connect with students, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects / states long-range goals and short-term measurable objectives.
• Identifies and implements various instructional strategies according to the learning styles in the classroom.
• Prepares instructional resources for use.
• Orients students to the lesson and gives clear directions.
• Develops the lesson and provides practice and summarization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy.
• Monitors and measures student progress systematically.
• Provides constructive feedback on student progress and uses assessment results to improve instruction.
• Manages class time and student behaviors by establishing age-appropriate classroom procedures.
• Regularly improves professional knowledge and skills.
• Takes a leadership role in school committees and participates in shared decision-making.

Qualification Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, races.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.