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Lower Elementary Teacher

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks a creative, energetic, and visionary educator to become the lead Elementary teacher at the Lower School.
In the Lower School program at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, the Elementary Teacher is responsible for curriculum implementation, parent and staff communications, and classroom supervision for their respective homeroom and grade level. The Elementary Teacher reports to the Head of the Lower School. This is a salaried, benefits-eligible, full-time position for the 2026-27 school year beginning August 19, 2026.
 
Classroom Responsibilities:
  • Foster and maintain a classroom culture that reflects the mission and values of the school.
  • Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning objectives aligned with curriculum standards and school expectations.
  • Design and implement assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
  • Evaluate student performance using both formal and informal measures and maintain organized documentation of student work.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, progress, and development.
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents through conferences, written reports, and weekly classroom updates.
  • Support positive student behavior and cultivate academic growth, personal responsibility, and respect for individual differences.
  • Integrate appropriate instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Organize and supervise field trips and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Create classroom displays and bulletin boards that highlight student learning and instructional goals.
  • Manage classroom materials and budget responsibly.
 
Grade Level, Division, and School-wide Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with grade-level colleagues in weekly planning meetings to design lessons, share resources, and coordinate materials.
  • Work with the grade-level team to develop curriculum and assessments.
  • Attend and actively participate in weekly division meetings and monthly faculty meetings.
  • Assist with divisional assemblies, school events, and special programs (such as performances, Grandparents Day, and the Gala).
  • Participate in admissions activities, including meeting prospective families, screening applicants, and reviewing application materials.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in child development, instructional methods, educational technology, and subject-area knowledge.
  • Perform assigned supervisory duties, such as lunch, recess, or carpool.
  • Attend school functions and events as requested.
  • Support and uphold the Episcopal identity and traditions of the school.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, or a related field
  • Teaching experience in early childhood or elementary education
  • Certification in, or training with, the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Approach
  • Experience implementing the Bridges in Mathematics program
  • Knowledge of Reciprocal Teaching and The Writing Revolution
 
Compensation is contingent upon experience:
  • Minimum Annual Salary: $65,000
  • Maximum Annual Salary: $95,000

To apply, please send a letter of interest, current resume, and three references to:
 
Jordan Love
Head of the Lower School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
8804 Postoak Road
Potomac, MD 20854
 
Consistent with the values of an Episcopal school, St. Andrews is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Pursuant to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, St. Andrews does not discriminate in the administration of admission, financial aid or loan practices, educational or other school-sponsored programs and activities, or in the hiring or terms of employment of faculty and staff, except that the Chaplain shall be a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool (Age 2) through grade 12, located in Potomac, Maryland.