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Posted: 24-Mar-25
Location: Naples, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Position: 1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher
Location: Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34119
About Us:
Seacrest Country Day School is a vibrant, independent, PK-12, college preparatory day school enrolling over 400 students on a 40-acre campus in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1983, Seacrest is committed to fostering a safe, student-centered learning community where our students grow and develop academically, personally and socially. Our comprehensive educational program fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and a lifetime love of learning.
Our Mission:
Seacrest Country Day School fuels intellectual engagement, teaches ownership of the educational environment, cultivates quality of character, and inspires students to lead lives of significance.
Position Overview:
Seacrest is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking 1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher who will lead a lower school classroom, guiding students through a comprehensive curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on learning. This role requires an educator who embraces innovation, values community partnerships, and fosters an environment where students thrive academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Guide, inspire, and support students in their academic and personal growth.
- Utilize project-based learning to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborate with lower school faculty to align curriculum and best practices.
- Partner with parents to support student learning and development.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, perseverance, and responsibility.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrate technology effectively as a tool for instruction and student engagement.
- Document and assess student progress throughout the academic year.
- Contribute to the school community by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- A strong academic track record and a demonstrated passion for teaching.
- Experience in student-centered, inquiry-based, or project-based learning environments.
- Ability to create a nurturing classroom atmosphere that fosters intellectual curiosity and character development.
- Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and other educational technology.
- A commitment to Seacrest’s mission and core values
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and Seacrest’s 403(b) retirement program.
Please Note: Employment at Seacrest requires fingerprinting and background checks as part of our eligibility process.
Seacrest Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Seacrest Country Day School
SEND RESUMESeacrest Country Day School fuels intellectual engagement,
teaches ownership of the educational experience,
cultivates quality of character,
and inspires students to lead lives of significance.
We are located in Naples, Florida. For more information on the school, visit our website at www.seacrest.org.
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