Lower School Math Teacher

St. Timothy's School; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lower School Math Teacher for the upcoming academic year. This full-time position offers the opportunity to inspire young minds through innovative teaching methods and collaborative lesson planning. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing classroom environment, integrating technology and fostering student engagement. With a commitment to professional development and a deep understanding of child development, you will help shape the future of students in a supportive community dedicated to academic excellence. If you have a love for teaching and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of developmental stages and differentiation.
• Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive classroom environment for student-centered learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and curriculum.

Skills

Differentiation

Inquiry-based learning

Communication skills

Classroom management

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

St. Timothy’s School, an Episcopal preparatory school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K to 8, is seeking to hire a Lower School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Lower School Math Teacher is a full-time position. Duties begin in August 2025.

A St. Timothy’s Lower School Teacher will:

-Display a strong knowledge of developmental stages, differentiation and inquiry-based learning, and have familiarity with appropriate developmental educational programs.

-Collaborate and plan lessons/curriculum in a two- or three-teacher grade level team, overseen by the Lower School Head.

-Create a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students can learn and interact positively with one another through student-centered instruction, collaboration, imaginative play, hands-on learning, and authentic skills-based assessment.

-Bring innovation and creativity to the classroom.

-Be comfortable with integrating technology into the curriculum, collaborating with colleagues and working with children.

-Display excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to create and maintain accurate student records.

-Demonstrate high energy and commitment to professional development, staying current on research in education, independent schools and child development.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

-Any St. Timothy’s School employee must fully embrace every aspect of our core values shaped by our Episcopal School identity. Employees should also be committed to our core commitments and St. Timothy’s School Mission Statement: St. Timothy’s Episcopal School is a nurturing community of academic excellence that instills the knowledge, skills, and values for a life of purpose.

In addition, candidates should not only have excellent teaching and interpersonal skills, but also possess a deep understanding of developmentally-appropriate curriculum, a passion for working with young students, and a desire to collaborate with other educators. All candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate/relevant educational field.

The most competitive candidates will meet the following criteria:

-Possess a master’s degree in an appropriate/relevant educational field

-Have at least 3-5 years teaching experience in the grade level of the available position

-Have training and successful prior teaching experience with a reading program founded on Science of Reading research, fundamentals of teaching math, and differentiated instruction

Ready to apply? Please fill out our online school application to be considered for this position.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLi9QT0h2DhCX6_A9Uo1mvZYvTVC-IoQICquL9BxNOhD5eFQ/viewform

Feel free to email any questions or concerns to Paul Brazinski - [e-mail].