Lower School Teacher

Saint David’s School seeks a Lower School teacher, Pre-K through Grade 3, for the 2026-2027 school year. Saint David’s is an independent elementary school for boys, located in Manhattan. Founded in the Catholic tradition, the school welcomes everyone.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Teach some core subjects
• Where appropriate, form interdisciplinary connections, and integrate technology and inquiry-based learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to develop signature units that showcase students’ thinking and presentation skills
• Participate fully in grade-level and faculty meetings
• Attend chapel and give chapel talks; attend lunch and special student activities such as class plays and concerts
• Maintain effective professional communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators through a variety of media, including meetings, conferences, and formal academic reports
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Maintain strong, positive classroom culture and climate

Qualifications and Preferences

• Dynamic, hands-on teacher who emphasizes problem solving while building essential knowledge
• Commitment to professional development and curriculum development
• BS and MS/Ed.M in a field related to elementary education
• Exceptional communication skills, including polished writing skills
• Facility with a variety of software programs
• Commitment to boys’ education and character education
• Collegiality, flexibility, humor

Salary Range dependent on experience: $70,000 - $121,900

Please send cover letter and résumé to: positions@saintdavids.org

Attention: Hope Lippens, Head of Lower School

Saint David’s School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals.

The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.