Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Lead Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes hands-on and integrated learning, with a strong literacy foundation and collaboration with grade-level teams to deliver an engaging early elementary program.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s in elementary or early childhood education, with a master’s preferred, and 2-3 years of K-12 teaching experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with school sports teams and extracurricular activities.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of hands-on and integrated learning; early childhood development and literacy skills; be motivated, collaborative, energetic, flexible, and proactive.
• Strong pedagogical background; collaborate with colleagues and work closely with early elementary students.
• Build a joyful, nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth with clear classroom management.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recess and dismissal, and on field trips.

Skills

Early childhood literacy

Collaboration with grade-level teams

Strong communication

Support extracurriculars

US Work Authorization

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related

Master's degree preferred

2-3 years K-12 teaching experience preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Lead Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Huntsville, AL.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with young children, energetic and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative.
• Have a strong pedagogical background and be invested in collaborating with colleagues and working closely with early elementary-aged students. In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic candidate.
• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management.
• Collaborate with one’s grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree required.
• Master's degree (preferred).
• 2-3 years of previous K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with school sports teams and/or extracurricular activities.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Alabama Teacher Certification preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom approach.
• Previous independent school experience preferred, but not required.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.