Lower School Teacher

Lower School Teacher

Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced elementary-grade teacher who enjoys working with young people to fill the position of Lower School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Substantial experience teaching elementary-aged children is also preferred. This 10-month position includes eligibility to participate in our comprehensive benefits package along with all school-year holidays. The Lower School Teachers report to the Lower School Principal.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Co-creating a homeroom environment that supports our philosophy of strength of intellect and strength of character.
• Teaching all subjects, including, but not limited to, language arts, math, geography/social studies, and history.
• Developing lesson plans, which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Developing and implementing cross-curricular units of study that utilize active pedagogy and learning in a classroom.
• Assessing and defining student learning strengths and weaknesses; communicating with the larger student support team, including teachers, parents, tutors, and learning specialists, focused on progress and remediation.
• Teaching concepts with direct instruction that reaches diverse learners.
• Providing stimulating learning environments where the children can develop their potential and experience growth.
• Helping students gain the appropriate attitude, skills, and knowledge.
• Using or creating evaluation tools to assess the progress of the students.
• Integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Communicating with parents and the school’s management on the children's progress.
• Working well with colleagues to research, collaborate, and plan best practices of teaching and learning.
• Collaborating with the grade level team, divisional, and departmental teams, as well as promoting and maintaining curricular alignment and enrichment.
• Being open-minded and flexible.
• Being an open and active participant in professional learning.
• Being an active member of our Country Day community, which could include some activities such as coaching and/or after-school clubs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a division principal.
• Supporting the Mission of the school and its leadership.
• Being an active member of a community that centers inclusion and belonging; guiding students toward upholding the value in diversity of cultures, beliefs and perspectives, as well as supporting them in navigating issues inherent in equity and justice.

About Metairie Park Country Day School

Founded in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent school serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The School’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, individual growth, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Information about Country Day is available on our website: www.mpcds.com.

Application Process

Interested parties may send a resume, a cover letter with a teaching philosophy, and a personal statement with a specific description of what we might see in a class taught by the candidate to careers@mpcds.com.

Applicants should title all of their documents with their first and last names. Applicants should also include “Full-Time Lower School Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.