Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking Elementary School Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year at independent schools in the Miami area.

The Lower School Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in a primary or elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their individual academic and social-emotional potential. Specifically, this position is designed to implement and realize the school's educational vision for students & faculty.

The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, a strong background in education and a genuine love for teaching children. The Lower School Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in the Lower School a variety of subjects and skills, including social-emotional learning, language arts, math, and social studies.

Responsibilities of the Elementary Teacher:

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and encourages student engagement colleagues to ensure a cohesive and effective curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning that meet the needs of all learners.
• Communicate clear learning targets & success criteria to students for all learning activities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom to facilitate learning.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Communicate consistently and in a timely manner with parents on their child’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements.
• Maintain safety & security of the students in the classroom and common school areas.
• Supervise students at various school functions such as field and overnight trips, school assemblies.
• Attend all parent teacher conferences, back to school nights, faculty meetings, and substitute in one class per week as needed.
• Supervise lunch and recess.
• Support the team with carpool and dismissal procedures.
• Stay up-to-date on current educational trends and research to continually improve teaching practices.

Qualifications of the Elementary Teacher:

• Dedication to creating a nurturing and challenging learning environment for our students
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a lower school setting
• Valid teaching certification, preferred
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical practices and learning theories
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A:

Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes. More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.

We have positions available throughout the United States and abroad including but not limited to: Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

• Industry
• Primary/Secondary Education
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions