26-27 Upper Elementary School Science Teacher

About the role

As a member of our Elementary School team, you will help create a joyful, academically rigorous classroom where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow. Our elementary program combines research-based instructional practices with a deep commitment to the social, emotional, and spiritual development of every child.

Responsibilities

• Hold primary responsibility for the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of your students while recognizing and supporting their individual learning needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging science instruction aligned with grade-level standards and the school's curriculum.
• Foster curiosity, inquiry, and a love of learning through hands-on, student-centered instruction.
• Utilize student assessment data to differentiate instruction through whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning opportunities.
• Build a classroom culture rooted in high expectations, respect, joy, and Christian values.
• Serve as a Christ-centered role model by demonstrating integrity, compassion, and God's love in all interactions with students and families.
• Collaborate with instructional assistants to provide targeted interventions, enrichment, and small-group instruction.
• Partner with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and ensure student success.
• Integrate classroom technology to personalize instruction and enhance student engagement.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with students, families, and colleagues, providing frequent updates on student progress, classroom activities, and school initiatives.
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members, maintaining positive, solution-oriented relationships that foster a strong, inclusive environment for optimal learning.
• Continuously seek professional growth through building and department meetings, professional development sessions, coursework, workshops, and seminars.
• Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, school events, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Serve with a flexible, open heart that recognizes no duty is outside the scope of your role—we are a team that is stronger together in service of our students.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree required (master's degree preferred).
• State teaching license not required.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate learning for diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, student-centered learning environments that support academic excellence and character development.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.

Qualifications

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate learning for diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, student-centered learning environments that support academic excellence and character development.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision.
• 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage.
• Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time during the 10-month school year.