Lower School Teacher

Job Description

Lower School Teacher — Full-Time (2026–2027 School Year)

St. David’s School – Raleigh, North Carolina

Start Date:

August 2026
Status:
Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible

St. David’s School seeks a dedicated and talented Lower School Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, sick leave, and participation in the school’s 403(b) retirement program. The successful candidate will join a community of educators deeply committed to the school’s mission and to cultivating the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of every child.

St. David’s is led by a Christian faculty and staff who embrace a Biblical vision of personhood. We teach, coach, and mentor from a thoroughly Christian framework—drawing on wisdom, history, culture, and the wonders of the created world—to challenge, inspire, delight, and develop students in heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Though not a church, we are a worshipping community in thought, word, and deed. We seek to follow the Way of Christ with hospitality and humility, striving—imperfectly but sincerely—to be a blessing to our neighbors in Raleigh and beyond.

As Christians, the faculty and staff of St. David’s School are disciples of Christ. They have been baptized into new life, are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and affirm the core tenets of the faith as summarized in the Nicene Creed. They are committed to loving the Lord with their whole being, loving their neighbors as themselves, and growing continually to become more like Christ.

Candidates should be able to wholeheartedly support, participate in, and contribute to this mission-driven Christian community.

• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging curriculum aligned with school standards and philosophy.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies, learning approaches, and educational technologies.
• Support the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with students, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, nurturing, Christ-centered, and conducive to learning.
• Engage actively in faculty responsibilities, including professional development, meetings, and participation in the life of the school community.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Demonstrated teaching experience in an elementary school setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• A commitment to the Christian mission, identity, and worldview of St. David’s School
• Ability to inspire, nurture, and support young learners

Preferred:

• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience
  
  Familiarity with current instructional methods and developmental best practices
• Experience differentiating instruction for a variety of learners

St. David’s offers:

• Competitive salary and full benefits
• PTO, sick time, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Small class sizes
• A collegial, mission-driven Christian environment
• Opportunities for meaningful professional growth and contribution