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St. Nicholas School is a vibrant leader in independent education in the Chattanooga metropolitan region. Grounded in the Episcopal faith, St. Nicholas educates students with a comprehensive emphasis on academic, physical, social-emotional, creative and intellectual development. SNS educates and inspires students in preschool through 5th grade.  SNS holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). St. Nicholas School is where the love of learning takes root.

St. Nicholas School seeks a vibrant/dynamic elementary  educator for the 2022-2023 school year. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about education and are committed to 21st century teaching and learning. The St. Nicholas Faculty is collaborative and innovative and we seek candidates to complement the strengths of our program and to add their own expertise and background to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. We are a vibrant professional learning community for children, parents and teachers. Teachers receive regular support from colleagues and administrators. Regular professional development opportunities are provided and encouraged. We are seeking qualified applicants with a degree in Elementary Education (Masters level preferred), classroom experience, the ability to work well with parents and colleagues, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who value a whole-child approach to teaching and learning.

St. Nicholas Teachers will:
Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter
Plan, supervise and implement a challenging and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the educational philosophy and policies of St. Nicholas School, the curriculum's scope and sequence and the prescribed student objectives
Create a safe and engaging classroom community and differentiate for students as needed by employing a variety of instructional strategies and materials supported by best educational practices to enhance creative teaching/learning
Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom
Plan, through approved channels, and execute educational field experiences, guest lecturers and other media
Assess the learning of students frequently and analyze the date to drive instruction, teaching /learning strategies
Maintain current and accurate attendance records and grades to meet the demand for a comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress
Maintain open and supportive communication with parents and administration
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents and staff to promote a positive learning environment
Attend all staff meetings, required school events, parent/teacher conferences, professional development days and orientations/in-service

Qualifications:

Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education (Master’s level preferred)

Minimum of two years teaching experience in elementary or early childhood self-contained homeroom preferred

A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth, personal development, and social-emotional learning

Experience with differentiated instruction and appreciation of each child as an individual with diverse needs

Experience integrating technology and applying 21st century learning within the classroom

Application Procedures:

St. Nicholas School is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and professional opportunities.  Interested candidates should submit electronically a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position, a resume and three professional references to: rmcgehee@stns.org as well as completing our online pre-employment application found stns.org.