| General Description St. Nicholas School anticipates possible job openings for Lead Elementary Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about education and are committed to creative and effective approaches to nurturing student development socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. The St. Nicholas Faculty is collaborative and innovative, and we seek candidates to complement the strengths of our program and to add his or her 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 (Master's 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. Areas of Responsibility: 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 and individualize 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 data 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 | 