TEACHER (Future Openings)

THE SUMMIT SCHOOL INC • Winston-Salem, NC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

General Teacher - Future Openings (All Divisions) Summit School is continuously seeking exceptional, dedicated, and mission-aligned Teachers to join our faculty across our Early Childhood (3 year olds - K), Lower School (Grades 1- 5), Triad (Grade 1 -8) and Upper School (Grades 6-9). This evergreen posting invites applications from outstanding educators who are committed to progressive pedagogy, nurturing student growth, and collaborating within a dynamic independent school environment. Specific content area needs may vary by division and hiring cycle. About Summit School Nestled in the heart of Winston-Salem, Summit School is tan independent day school, serving approximately 560 students from 3 year old through Grade 9 since 1933. We are dedicated to pioneering excellence in education, fostering an environment where every student can flourish and reach their full potential through a challenging, nurturing, and hands-on curriculum. Job Description The General Teacher is a fully professional role responsible for delivering a robust and thoughtful curriculum, ensuring student learning and emotional growth in a core content area (e.g., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, General Studies). This position includes: Instruction: Planning and delivering engaging, student-centered lessons that reflect a commitment to progressive teaching methods and content mastery. Curriculum Development: Individually and collectively contributing to the creation and refinement of the curriculum. Student Support: Building strong, authentic relationships with students, serving as a mentor and guide for their academic and social-emotional development. Collaboration: Actively collaborating within a grade-level or divisional team and with specialist (studio) teachers to create interdisciplinary and integrated learning experiences. Communication: Maintaining effective and proactive communication with parents regarding student progress and partnership in education. Community: Attending weekly faculty meetings, participating in routine school duties, and engaging in ongoing professional learning and curriculum development initiatives.

Requirements

• Formal training in education or a relevant content area (M.A., M.Ed., or M.A.T. preferred).
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting or within the grade levels applicable to our divisions (3 year old-5 or 6-9).
• Strong orientation to progressive educational philosophy and student-centered teaching methods (e.g., project-based learning, inquiry, interdisciplinary studies).
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-functioning team and communicate effectively with all members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, student-centered lessons that reflect a commitment to progressive teaching methods and content mastery.
• Individually and collectively contributing to the creation and refinement of the curriculum.
• Building strong, authentic relationships with students, serving as a mentor and guide for their academic and social-emotional development.
• Actively collaborating within a grade-level or divisional team and with specialist (studio) teachers to create interdisciplinary and integrated learning experiences.
• Maintaining effective and proactive communication with parents regarding student progress and partnership in education.
• Attending weekly faculty meetings, participating in routine school duties, and engaging in ongoing professional learning and curriculum development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time