3rd Grade Teacher

Palm Beach Day Academy • West Palm Beach, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving almost 600 students from age 2 to Grade 8 on two campuses. The Lower School, in West Palm Beach, serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade. The Upper School, located on the island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th Grades. The Upper School is currently seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year. Applicants should enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing differentiated instruction to promote student academic, social, and emotional growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in elementary education
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred
• Be motivated and enthusiastic, organized, and attentive to detail
• Possess excellent classroom management skills
• Be comfortable collaborating across departmental disciplines
• Possess in-depth knowledge of child development and progressive education
• Provide examples of innovative pedagogy to promote inquiry and learning in adolescents and evidence of capable writing
• Command a range of teaching methods to meet different learning needs
• Be a self-starter, take initiative, have a sense of humor, and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Advise students and communicates with families, including writing reports and leading conferences
• Integrate technology into classroom teaching
• Be willing to contribute to school community in meaningful ways
• Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level