What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary School Teacher position at Old Trail School?
Old Trail School is an independent, coeducational day school in Northeast Ohio, serving 450 students
from toddlers through grade 8. Founded in 1920, Old Trail offers a holistic and hands-on approach to
education, taking learning beyond the classroom and into the wide-open spaces of its picturesque 62-
acre campus, nestled in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Guided by its Core Values of Respect,
Responsibility, Goodness and Service, Old Trail is dedicated to an inclusive environment where all
students are known, heard and valued. As the nation's only independent school located in a national
park, Old Trail and its community have daily access to abundant resources, unparalleled experiences and
a beautiful setting to call home.
Old Trail School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all employment decisions are made without
regard to religion, gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation,
physical challenge, or veteran status. This policy extends to all aspects of recruiting, hiring, promotion,
training, compensation and benefits.
If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Sarah Johnston, Head of School,
at 330.666.1118 or mail to: Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Road, P.O. Box 827, Bath, Ohio 44210-0827.
POSITION: PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
START DATE: AUGUST 15, 2025
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT; SALARIED WITH BENEFITS
COMPENSATION: COMPETITIVE WITH AREA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Old Trail School in Bath, Ohio is seeking a full-time Primary School Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
The successful candidate will manage their own classroom and be responsible for 16-20 children each
year in any primary grade level (Kindergarten through Grade 2). The ideal candidate will maintain a
positive and professional atmosphere in the classroom through enthusiastic and authentic modeling and
by promoting the work, happiness, and self-esteem of every student. It is the expectation that the
candidate will create and maintain current and detailed lesson plans, provide ongoing communication
with parents in person and via software tools used, and be a role model for the School’s core values:
Respect, Responsibility, Goodness, and Service.
Other duties may include coaching a sport, proctoring study halls, or supervising break and recess
duties.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Education or an appropriate
field. Applicants should have 3-5 years of teaching experience, either in the classroom or in non-
traditional educational settings (camps, outdoor centers, etc.) They should have awareness and
professional knowledge of early literacy and math, Reggio Emilia approach, project/problem-based
learning, Conscious Discipline, and child development. Most importantly, applicants should have a love
of working with children, in a collaborative, upbeat, and positive environment.