Employment Type: Full Time, 10 months, benefits-eligible

Start Date: August 2026

Job Summary:

Paideia is a pre-K-12 independent school of over 1,000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta. Paideia was started in 1971 by a small group of parents and educators who wanted a school that educated children with respect for their individuality. The school was founded on the idea that children have unique interests and abilities, and that they grow and develop at their own pace. The ancient Greek word Paideia conveys the concept of a child’s total education: intellectual, artistic, and social. After many years and considerable growth in size and programs, Paideia remains true to the ideas that inspired it and brought it into existence. Today, Paideia is the leading progressive school in the southeast.  

For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org

Environmental sustainability is a central value of our school, and we emphasize the complex interrelatedness of people and the environment with our whole community. School-wide    initiatives exist to support, develop and maintain sustainability programs that address the challenges of global climate change, including climate and environmental justice. Through the environmental sustainability program, we promote student leadership opportunities and seek collaborations on and off campus to promote innovative and equitable solutions for sustainability. We strive for a healthier planet and population as well as a reduction of our resource usage and our overall environmental footprint. 

Roles and Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs that inspire students, faculty, administrators, and parents to embrace environmental sustainability practices and that change the thinking, behavior, and practice of individuals
• Create and support sustainability curriculum, experiential initiatives and co-curricular programs throughout the school along with teachers and level principals,
• Facilitate professional learning for faculty and staff,
• Advise and support student leadership for student environmental clubs and programs in all levels,
• Identify and engage with community partners to advance collective local efforts in sustainable practices,
• Collaborate with the Director of Parent Involvement to support and help lead parent volunteerism in sustainability efforts,

• Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to work towards best practices in sustainability efforts on campus, including food services programs, special events, transportation, landscaping services, and alternative energy sources,
• Provide content and education around sustainability to the larger community through periodic communication in the newsletter and magazine,
• Meet with the Head of School and school leadership to collaborate and identify annual sustainability goals,
• Attend trainings and conferences to remain knowledgeable about best practices in both state and national sustainability policy trends, especially in regards to independent schools,
• Teach one course in the High School Science Department or in the Elementary Science program.

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the environment, committed to a more sustainable world view for all, and will work towards a school culture of sustainable stewardship. 

The ideal candidate possesses excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills with proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people. This is a highly collaborative position and requires the ability to build relationships across campus with students, colleagues, administrators, community partners, and parents.  

Applicants must have a BA in a science related field, 3-4 years of teaching experience, and direct experience in sustainability initiatives. Prior success with design and implementation of school wide programming is preferred. Compensation is based on experience.

Application Notes:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references via our online application.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions. The Paideia School is an equal opportunity employer.

About The Paideia School

Paideia is a K-12 college preparatory school of 999 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 333 students. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms grades K-6. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers. Other than classes with specialists including art, music, physical education, and library, children remain with their own teachers throughout the day. We believe the constellation of relative strengths and weaknesses among any group of students can differ widely; teachers decide when and how to offer extra help, when and where to augment a task to provide extra challenge, and when and why to take a step back to allow a child to process information. Social development is an integral part of a child’s maturation. Teachers help children learn how to work together cooperatively and effectively.

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