4th Grade Teacher

Campus: Upper School 

Position: 4th Grade Teacher 

Employment Type: Full Time (10 months) 

Pay Type: Salary 

Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving almost 600 students from age 2 to Grade 8 on two campuses. The Lower School, in West Palm Beach, serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade. The Upper School, located on the island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th Grades. The Upper School is currently seeking a 4th Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year. Applicants should enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing differentiated instruction to promote student academic, social, and emotional growth. 

In addition, a successful candidate will: 

● Be motivated and enthusiastic, organized, and attentive to detail 

● Possess excellent classroom management skills 

● Be comfortable collaborating across departmental disciplines 

● Teach Language Arts, Math and Florida Studies 

● Advise students and communicates with families, including writing reports and leading conferences 

● Possess in-depth knowledge of child development and progressive education ● Provide examples of innovative pedagogy to promote inquiry and learning in adolescents and evidence of capable writing 

● Command a range of teaching methods to meet different learning needs ● Integrate technology into classroom teaching 

● Be a self-starter, take initiative, have a sense of humor, and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills 

● Be willing to contribute to school community in meaningful ways 

● Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned 

Selection Criteria: 

● A bachelor’s degree in elementary education 

● Masters degree preferred 

● Minimum of 3 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills