Lower School (3rd Grade) Homeroom Teacher

Details Posted: 16-Jun-26 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Type: Full Time Categories Elementary Teacher Preferred Education 4 Year Degree Lower School (3rd Grade) Homeroom Teacher Reports To Lower School Director Flsa Job Classification Exempt, 10 Month Position Job Purpose Greensboro Day School seeks an experienced lower school teacher for a full-time Lower School (3rd Grade) Homeroom Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year. Greensboro Day School teachers are mission focused, human-centered and experts of their craft. They are responsible for supporting the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of their students and facilitating a classroom community of respect, kindness, integrity, and responsibility. GDS teachers are lifelong learners, field experts, and most of all, champions of children. They design and develop effective learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and guided by evidence-based practices and cognitive research. The Lower School Homeroom Teacher must be prepared to teach all core subjects (math, Language Arts, social studies, and science). This is a 10-month, on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires occasional evening and weekend work. Primary Responsibilities Effectively plans, implements, and assesses student learningDesigns curriculum and applies a pedagogical approach that are aligned with appropriate child and adolescent developmental stagesUses varied methods of instruction and assessment that are in accordance with the School’s mission, Statement of Community, educational philosophy, and departmental curriculum and competencies Aligns curriculum with teachers of the same grade level or courseImplements a variety of brain-based teaching strategies including movement, interleaving, and other effective strategies informed by the learning sciences to maximize each student’s learning potentialEffectively implements best-practice pedagogical strategies that include a variety and balance of direct instruction, individual student practice, whole-class discussion, collaborative learning, inquiry-based learning, experiential, and hands-on learningClearly defines and communicates expectations for student successUses assessments as a student learning tool by providing clear and timely feedback so students can learn from their mistakes and improve their long-term learningUnderstands the strengths and growth areas of each studentReflects on lesson design, implementation, and student outcomes and makes adjustments to ensure student successManages the classroom to ensure a physically and emotionally safe climate at all times for self and studentsResponds to needs of the whole class and individual students and collaborates with the counseling and learning support staff to understand and implement teaching strategies recommended in learning plansCultivates in each student an understanding of and appreciation for a wide range of perspectives, approaches to learning, and contentDevelops and regularly updates the curriculum framework and syllabi in collaboration with the Associate Head of School for People & Program, division director, department chairs, colleagues, and/or consultants on an annual basis and during the curriculum review cycle Participates in the Professional Growth and Development Program focusing on Planning and Preparation, Instruction, Classroom Environment, and Professional Responsibilities (Danielson Framework) as outlined in the Employee Handbook Additional Responsibilities Shares in the day-to-day life of the school community, which includes serving as an advisor, organizing clubs, attending assemblies, participating in committees as necessary (i.e., Grade Level Team, Student Services Team, division-based Leadership Team), and fulfilling assigned duties (such as lunch supervision, carpool, and bus duty)Is active and present as a GDS community member by participating in school functions and students’ extracurricular life (such as admission events, attending arts and athletics events, and planning and/or serving as a chaperone on day and/or overnight field trips)Communicates in a timely manner with students and parents to inform them about successes, progress, and/or concernsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Head of School GDS Cultural Competencies GDS Employee Skills Human-CenteredData-InformedEmpatheticCollaborativeProfessionalismTechnologically FluentAdaptable & Growth MindsetInclusiveProductive conflict resolutionIntegrityWelcomingRespectfulListens to UnderstandRelationship-FocusedStudent-CenteredField ExpertiseCoachableLifelong LearnerKind Teacher Competencies Kid ChampionChief modeler of respect, kindness, integrity, & responsibilityIntellectually CuriousLover of learning for self and studentsCurriculum expert Culturally competentProactive, Effective, & Professional CommunicatorReflective Responsive Patient Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree and requisite certification in teaching area preferredTeaching experience (minimum of two years preferred) Working Conditions Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors. Faculty are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time. Physical Requirements Teachers of young children must be able to assist the children in toileting, hand washing, nose-blowing, etc. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit on small chairs and the floor. Teachers must also be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child. All teachers must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during drills and emergencies that may arise from time to time. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis. Direct Reports There are no direct reports for the Lower School (3rd Grade) Homeroom Teacher. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Greensboro Day School Overview Founded in 1970, Greensboro Day School serves 1,020 students from PK to Grade 12 and is located in the bustling city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Head of School Tracie Catlett is currently in her seventh year leading the School, which is witnessing growing enrollment and successfully completed a $27 million capital campaign, which funded two major building projects, one of which is complete, and the second of which will be completed in March 2026. Greensboro (population 300,000) is the third largest city in North Carolina and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad, which also includes Winston-Salem and High Point. You can be in the Blue Ridge Mountains in two hours and on one of North Carolina’s beautiful beaches in three. Community Cornerstones The Community Cornerstones guide our character and citizenship expectations for GDS students, employees, and families. We believe these values are necessary to cultivate an inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for everyone at GDS. Our Community Cornerstones are Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility. Strategic Vision Our Strategic Vision is to establish Greensboro Day School as a nati...onal leader in independent school excellence and innovation where students reach their full potential, live with purpose, and create a lasting impact on the world. Show more Show less Connections working at Greensboro Day School https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22356399/lower-school-3rd-grade-homeroom-teacher