Lower School Science/Innovation Teacher - Fall 2026

Part-time Lower School Science/Innovation Teacher Job Description

Forsyth Country Day School is seeking a part-time Lower School Science and Innovation teacher (29 hours per week) to serve as both the Kindergarten science teacher and the K-4 Innovation teacher. 

The Kindergarten science teacher teaches two science classes on even days and one science class on odd days within a Days 1-4 schedule.  Innovation classes for students in K-4 are taught on a rotating quarterly schedule.

The Innovation teacher collaborates closely with the Lower School Librarian and Director of Innovation to implement curriculum aligned with  innovation standards. 

Candidates should have solid knowledge of craft and building tools, Google Workspace, 3D Design software such as TinkerCad, age-appropriate coding and robotics, and digital fabrication basics. Candidates should feel comfortable modeling curiosity, creativity, and iteration.

A Lower School Teacher at Forsyth Country Day School provides a safe, nurturing environment for students in his or her classroom, utilizing the school’s instructional program. The teacher works to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in order to continue to build strong foundational skills for lifelong learning.

Candidates should be comfortable providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues on a regular basis, and share information relative to student progress. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate commitment to growing and learning through professional development courses and workshops.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of science and innovation curriculum standards and the design thinking process.
• Utilizes a range of data sources to drive instruction, plans for support, and sets goals for students. This includes assessing and reporting on student learning, including formative and benchmark assessments, report cards, and parent conferences.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods and collaborates with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities. 
• Builds strong partnerships with families and communicates regularly about student learning and classroom events, including conducting conferences.
• Identifies students’ needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping support students’ health, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Participates in all divisional, team, department, and faculty meetings. 
• Maintains a positive attitude and conducts oneself professionally with respect to students, faculty, parents, and the community.
• Vigorously pursues knowledge of best teaching practices and of ages of students taught.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and to our school community 
• A commitment to work collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues
• Knowledge of and ability to support students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development 
• Interested in seeking opportunities to learn and reflect
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Manages multiple tasks and priorities
• Effective problem-solving and analytical ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Troubleshooting mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Maintains a healthy sense of humor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, elementary or early childhood education 
• 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience, preferred 
• Teaching license preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively