Interim Fourth Grade Teacher

St. George’s Independent School seeks a passionate, creative and hard‑working individual who is energized by work with families to serve as Interim Fourth Grade Teacher, beginning August 4, 2026 through September 30, 2026.

As an Episcopal school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, St. George’s prepares students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution in an inclusive learning community that nurtures outstanding academic achievement, relationships, leadership and character reinforced by Judeo-Christian values. We serve students from diverse religious, social, geographic, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in a coeducational setting across two campuses in Germantown and Collierville.

In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a diverse school community whose members embrace our mission and educational philosophy. The ideal candidate is caring, collaborative, positive, inspirational and family‑centered.

Type: Interim Daily Pay

Duration: up to 8 weeks

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Previous work with children in an educational setting is required
• Two or more years of teaching experience is preferred
• Independent school experience is preferred

The successful candidate will possess skills and experience that would include the ability to:

• Use effective teaching methods and deploy an engaging and integrated curriculum
• Support a program that meets the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative needs of individual students and the community
• Offer small group and individualized help to meet student learning needs while evaluating student learning and progress
• Manage a classroom environment that is efficient, comfortable, neat, attractive, and engaging
• Implement consistent, effective limit‑setting discipline for children and create a positive classroom climate
• Value and create strong communication and partnership with families

Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and interact with campus visitors as well as others who telephone. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co‑workers in a harmonious manner.

Candidates will embrace the school’s mission and educational philosophy; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family‑centered.

Interested candidates should complete an online application and upload a cover letter and resume.