JOB DESCRIPTION: Teacher, elementary grade 4

JOB SUMMARY: Hickory Day School, the only non-sectarian, independent school in Catawba County, North Carolina, is seeking qualified candidates to offer the best in cutting-edge instruction to its students. This professional will work with all members of the school community to develop effective, differentiated learning for 4^th-grade students.  Instruction supports and reinforces the International Baccalaureate curriculum of the school.  S/he reports to the Head of School. S/he works collaboratively with all members of the faculty and staff to develop curricula that are horizontally and vertically integrated with all elements of the school, including co-curricular instruction in visual arts, wellness/fitness, Spanish, technology, and theater/music.  Most importantly, this instructor is a team player who enjoys collaborative work.

JOB START DATE: August 2026

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in elementary education or its equivalent is required. North Carolina (or other state) teacher certification is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Love of children and education along with the ability to deal with primary-age children in a caring, compassionate, and supportive manner
• Willingness to support the beliefs and practices of the International Baccalaureate Organization and to receive training in its principles (see description below)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in education and related fields
• Creation of meaningful and challenging lessons that reinforce classroom curricula and challenge students to expand their horizons and global perspectives
• A passion for fostering differentiated learning, meeting students at their current level, and motivating them to achieve at the highest level possible
• Ancillary duties including, but not limited to, participation in all faculty/staff meetings, teacher work days, school events, student assessment, weekly classroom communications, and student supervision (instructional days with additional teacher workdays. The minimum teacher workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Teachers are also typically asked to sponsor/coach 1 extracurricular/athletic club/squad.
• Professional demeanor and decorum required at all times
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• At least 3 years’ previous experience in a school setting
• North Carolina (or other state) teacher licensure
• International Baccalaureate PYP experience
• Ability to coach an athletic team or sponsor an extracurricular club

SALARY RANGE:    Starting at $36K and upwards depending on education, experience, and                                          qualifications. Any job offer is contingent upon a clean background check.

For further information or to apply for the position, please send a current resume along with a cover letter to:

David Blake

Head of School, Hickory Day School

(828) 256-9492

dblake@hickoryday.org

HICKORY DAY SCHOOL:

Mission:            Hickory Day School instills in its students a love of learning in a unique environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical-thinking skills, and global perspectives.

Hickory Day School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and AdvancEd.  The school is proud to be one of only 15 schools in North Carolina that is an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (grades K to 5). We offer students in kindergarten through eighth grade a rigorous, comprehensive, inquiry-based curriculum in a nurturing environment as we strive to create lifelong learners who are responsible global citizens. The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally-minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:

• Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity.
• Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance.
• Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
• Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.
• Principled: They act with integrity and honesty with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, or communities.
• Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities.
• Caring: They show empathy, compassion, and respect toward the needs and feelings of others.
• Responsible Risk Takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies.
• Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
• Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experiences.

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