Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal时间

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on hands-on and integrated learning for K-5 students, with a strong emphasis on pedagogy, collaboration with grade‑level teams, and fostering a nurturing classroom community that supports literacy, math, science, and SEL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree.
• Experience working with students in K-5.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and experience in hands‑on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Early childhood development

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking an Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Washington, D.C.

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.
• 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.
• 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 or related degree
• Experience working with students K-5.

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.