Upper Elementary Teacher

The Miquon School; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school is seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role emphasizes progressive education, nurturing development, and collaboration with families. Competitive benefits include tuition remission and health care. Ideal candidates will have experience in upper elementary education and a passion for innovative teaching methods.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Deferred Compensation

Sabbatical Opportunities

Health Care

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with upper elementary grades.
• Ability to nurture social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Design and implement a classroom environment emphasizing play.

Responsibilities

• Support intellectual and social/emotional development of children.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues on curriculum.
• Communicate student progress regularly to families.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Communication

Nurturing Development

Progressive Education

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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The Miquon School, a Progressive, non-sectarian independent school serving grades N-6, is seeking a full-time teacher to teach in one of its upper elementary classroom groups starting in the 2025-26 school year. Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include tuition remission, deferred compensation, sabbatical opportunities, and health care.

This position reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning. We are a community diverse along ethnic, economic, and religious lines, and Miquon seeks applicants who broaden that diversity.

The Role

Miquon teachers support the intellectual and social/emotional development of children as individuals and community members, collaborating with families. Each classroom has two teachers responsible for instruction, curriculum development in mathematics, language arts, and social studies, and collaboration with specialists and support staff.

Qualifications And Skills

• Substantial experience with upper elementary grades.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to Progressive education, pedagogy, and values, with a passion for learning.
• Ability to nurture social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Design and implement a classroom environment that emphasizes play and experiential learning.
• Experience teaching reading.
• Proven curriculum design and implementation skills.
• Ability to collaborate on theme-based curricula with colleagues and specialists.
• Strong relationship-building with students, families, and the community.
• Embrace outdoor learning opportunities on Miquon’s campus.
• Approach students asset-based, using observation and listening to understand interests and skills.
• Communicate student progress regularly to families.
• Contribute to diversity and belonging initiatives through developmentally appropriate practices.
• Engage in professional development for continuous growth.
• Bring creativity, joy, energy, and humor to the classroom.
• A master’s degree is preferred but not required.

We also welcome candidates with talents in music, languages, human development, science, cooking, Responsive Classroom, Restorative Practices, or leadership.

Our resources support teachers and curriculum development, but we do not adhere to a single textbook or program, encouraging innovative, research-based, and community-embodying curriculum creation.

About Miquon

Founded in 1932, Miquon is an independent, coeducational elementary school near Philadelphia for children in Nursery through 6th grade, with approximately 150 students. We focus on honoring childhood, using innovative, student-centered teaching, and fostering environmental appreciation through outdoor experiences on our nearly 11-acre campus.

Miquon values independent thinking, collaborative learning, authentic assessment, and creative curriculum approaches. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

Application Procedure

Please send your statement of educational philosophy, resume, and cover letter addressing your skills and experience to [e-mail]. Resumes will be reviewed immediately and considered until the position is filled.