4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Waterford School; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Salt Lake City is seeking a full-time Lower School teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves teaching in a traditional homeroom and collaborating with specialists in areas like music, art, and science. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of teaching experience, outstanding communication skills, and a strong commitment to education. The school offers a nurturing environment and competitive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience with lesson preparation and curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the school community.
• Commitment to maintaining high professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time in the Lower School’s elementary grades.
• Manage a traditional homeroom setting.
• Collaborate with specialists in music, art, science, etc.

Skills

3-5 years teaching experience

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships with students

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Highly collaborative

Job description

Located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Waterford School, with an enrollment of 1,100 is Utah’s premier liberal arts, college-preparatory independent school for students in Preschool through High School. Since its founding in 1981, the School has instilled habits of independent thought, critical thinking, responsibility, passionate learning, and service to others. Waterford School’s liberal arts program provides a strong foundation, and the campus culture prepares students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose. Waterford delivers a world-class education distinguished by a rich curriculum, an outstanding faculty, a deep commitment to student growth, and a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and inspiring.

We are seeking a candidate who is thoroughly prepared to teach full-time in the Lower School’s elementary grades for the 2026-2027 school year. The Lower School teacher would teach in a traditional homeroom setting with students leaving the homeroom for specialists in music, science, art, dance, computers, chess, theater and PE.

Competencies and Skills Preferred

• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Experience with lesson preparation and curriculum development
• Ability to build strong relationships and rapport with students and families
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within the school community
• Efficient and hard-working with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining high professionalism
• Highly collaborative

The Waterford campus is set on 45 acres at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains in Sandy Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Waterford is proximate to one of North America’s premier outdoor and recreational areas. Utah boasts a growing world-class airport, and vibrant culture, featuring a lively arts scene, diverse cuisine, and a thriving sports entertainment industry that enriches the community. The school offers an outstanding working environment. The atmosphere is collegial; both families and faculty show a genuine commitment to learning. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b).

For more information about the school, please go to www.waterfordschool.org.

Qualified candidates should forward a resume and letter of interest, by email to [e-mail]. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.