Position Summary
St. Luke’s Episcopal School seeks a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced candidate to join our lower school faculty. This is a self-contained classroom position, responsible for teaching all core academic subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education, committed to nurturing the whole child, and dedicated to creating a warm and engaging classroom community that supports academic, social, and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum aligned with the school’s mission and current best practices.
• Teach core subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Foster a love of learning through hands-on activities, differentiated instruction, and creative classroom experiences.
• Support literacy development through reading and writing workshops, phonics, guided reading, and rich discussions around literature.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Promote positive classroom behavior, social-emotional learning, and student responsibility.
• Build strong relationships with students and families through regular communication and parent partnerships.
• Collaborate with grade-level teammates, specialists, and support staff to support student success.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Uphold and model the values, mission, and Episcopal identity of St. Luke’s Episcopal School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Teaching certification and classroom experience, ideally in second or lower elementary grades.
• Deep knowledge of early childhood literacy, numeracy, and child development.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, reflective, and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• An understanding of or appreciation for an Episcopal school environment.

About St. Luke's Episcopal School

Located near the heart of San Antonio, the nation’s 7th largest city, St. Luke’s is a coeducational parish day school that presently serves over 240 students in grades PreK-8. St. Luke’s was established in 1947 and has established a stellar reputation during our 73 year history, including distinction as a nationally recognized “Blue Ribbon” school. We are blessed by our partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a thriving parish. Our diverse student population is comprised of young people who come from across the metropolitan area. A dedicated Board of Trustees governs our school. We are a long-standing member of ISAS, SAES and NAIS. While we are blessed with abundant resources and a peaceful setting, the family spirit of St. Luke’s and our daily commitment to living “the St. Luke’s Way” are what set us apart. In all that we do, we empower our students with the faith and confidence that they will need to be successful scholars, citizens, and leaders.

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