Teacher - 2026-2027

Job Summary

The Teacher is responsible for instructing, guiding, and supervising students in a positive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom goals and concerns; and communicating/collaborating with parents regarding instructional program and student progress. The Teacher reports to the Director of Education.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of successful teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Teacher will:

Create a positive learning environment for students
Set learning goals and develop learning plans to ensure student growth
Teach, guide, and empower students with instructional activities and learning opportunities that promote problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, global/social awareness, inquiry, and integration across the disciplines
Assess competency and/or developmental levels and provide feedback, support, and differentiation that will further student progress and achievement
Communicate to parents about student growth, sharing methods for improvement and reinforcement in the home environment
Participate in professional development and the school-wide culture of continual learning

Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders
Support the school and its mission
Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School

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Jacksonville Country Day School

10063 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
P. 904-641-6644
F. 904-641-1494
office@jcds.com

Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.