3rd Grade Teacher

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Campus:
Lower School

Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

Employment Type:

Full Time (10 months)

Pay Type:

Salary

Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school,

serving almost 600 students from age 2 to Grade 8 on two campuses. The Lower School, in

West Palm Beach, serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade. The Upper School, located on the

island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th Grades. The Upper School is currently seeking a

3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year. Applicants should enjoy working in a

collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing differentiated

instruction to promote student academic, social, and emotional growth.

In addition, a successful candidate will:

• Be motivated and enthusiastic, organized, and attentive to detail
• Possess excellent classroom management skills
• Be comfortable collaborating across departmental disciplines
• Advise students and communicates with families, including writing reports and leading conferences
• Possess in-depth knowledge of child development and progressive education
• Provide examples of innovative pedagogy to promote inquiry and learning in adolescents and evidence of capable writing
• Command a range of teaching methods to meet different learning needs
• Integrate technology into classroom teaching
• Be a self-starter, take initiative, have a sense of humor, and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills
• Be willing to contribute to school community in meaningful ways
• Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Selection Criteria:

• A bachelor's degree in elementary education
• Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills