Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Lower Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Stamford, Connecticut. The role emphasizes fostering early childhood education, individual student growth, and collaborative teaching with a professional team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education (or related degree) and Montessori certification, with experience in Montessori settings or willingness to pursue training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree is required.
• Montessori certification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Passion for teaching primary-age children.
• Desire to be part of a professional and collaborative team of teachers.
• Desire to get to know individual students and take a vested interest in their development.
• Excitement about playing different roles in a classroom setting.
• Interest in lifelong learning.
• Positive, kind and nurturing.
• High work standards and motivation.
• A strong belief in the importance of early childhood education.
• A strong belief in the value of the uniqueness of every individual.

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree

Montessori certification

Job description

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

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:

• Passion for teaching primary-age children.
• Desire to be part of a professional and collaborative team of teachers.
• Desire to get to know individual students and take a vested interest in their development.
• Excitement about playing different roles in a classroom setting.
• Interest in lifelong learning.
• Positive, kind and nurturing.
• High work standards and motivation.
• A strong belief in the importance of early childhood education.
• A strong belief in the value of the uniqueness of every individual.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Montessori certification/willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom.

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.