Teacher 2026-2027

Jacksonville Country Day School; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville Country Day School is seeking a dedicated Teacher to foster a positive learning environment that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving for our students. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, guiding student learning, communicating with parents about progress, and collaborating with fellow educators.

Located in Jacksonville, FL, JCDS focuses on nurturing students from Pre-K 3 through 5th grade, supporting their intellectual growth and character development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of successful teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment for students.
• Set learning goals and develop learning plans.
• Teach and guide students through instructional activities.
• Assess competency and provide feedback.
• Communicate with parents about student growth.
• Participate in professional development.
• Support the school and its mission.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Critical thinking

Creativity

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Teacher is responsible for instructing, guiding, and supervising students in a positive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom goals and concerns; and communicating/collaborating with parents regarding instructional program and student progress. The Teacher reports to the Director of Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of successful teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment for students
• Set learning goals and develop learning plans to ensure student growth
• Teach, guide, and empower students with instructional activities and learning opportunities that promote problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, global/social awareness, inquiry, and integration across the disciplines
• Assess competency and/or developmental levels and provide feedback, support, and differentiation that will further student progress and achievement
• Communicate to parents about student growth, sharing methods for improvement and reinforcement in the home environment
• Participate in professional development and the school-wide culture of continual learning
• Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders
• Support the school and its mission
• Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School

This position will require a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For details visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.