Elementary School Teacher

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic Elementary School Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and assessments. Differentiated instruction and data-informed planning support student achievement, while collaboration helps refine curriculum to meet diverse needs.

Teachers also undertake assigned duties to contribute to a thriving learning community. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education; certifications in Special Education or Reading are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education required.
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in project-based, literacy-rich teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality, engaging lessons and assessments.
• Differentiates instruction and uses data to drive student achievement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine and adapt curriculum.
• Schedule and complete additional duties as part of teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Integrity/role modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Job Description - Elementary School Teacher (26000179)

Elementary School Teacher - ( 26000179 )

Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre‑K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost‑free home and a top‑notch career-focused & character-based education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a dynamic Elementary School Teacher to prepare and deliver high quality and engaging lessons and assessments, differentiate instruction, and use data to analyze outcomes and drive student achievement. MHS teachers collaboratively refine and adapt curriculum to meet students’ emerging needs and support their success despite any prior adverse experiences. MHS faculty maintain high expectations while taking a whole‑child approach with their students. MHS faculty are also expected to schedule and complete additional duties as part of their teaching responsibilities.

In addition to an excellent salary & benefits package, MHS teachers are provided with well‑resourced classrooms, state‑of‑the‑art technology, small class sizes, planning periods, and extensive professional development to ensure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
• Certifications in Special Education or Reading a plus.
• Experience teaching with a project‑based, literacy rich approach and successfully differentiating instruction for demonstrated positive student outcomes.
• Exceptional skills in building student relationships & classroom management required.
• Demonstrated success collaborating in high performing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Coaching or other extracurricular experience desired.
• Candidates must be “all in” and eager to engage with students beyond the classroom and school day.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. . Equal Opportunity Policy