Lower School Teacher

Position Description

Clapham School is seeking a Lower School teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Clapham is a PreK-12 Christ-centered, classical school committed to providing a formative learning experience of diligent engagement and joyful discovery. Inspired by the pedagogy of Charlotte Mason, our teachers believe in the God-given potential of each child as they seek to cultivate a love for learning across subjects.

Main Responsibilities:

1.       Provide instruction in accordance with the school’s classical philosophy

2.      Provide instruction using Charlotte Mason’s pedagogical techniques of narration, habit training, atmosphere, and a curriculum of living books and ideas

3.      Teach and lesson plan for a variety of subjects, including math, nature study, history, literature, poetry, Bible, phonics, reading, spelling, artist study, composer study, and recitation

4.      Implement a phonics approach to reading instruction

5.      Help students grow in habits of mind, heart, and body

6.      Foster positive and collaborative relationships with the students and parents

7.      Foster a positive and collaborative relationship with the classroom aide

8.     Attend staff meetings and training days

Qualifications:

1.       Devoted follower of Jesus Christ with demonstrated involvement in a local church

2.      Passionate about children’s education in a safe and nurturing environment

3.      Desire to learn and implement the school’s educational model, especially the philosophy of Charlotte Mason

4.      General understanding of child development and a demonstrated desire to engage with children

5.      Organized and detail-oriented

6.      Proficient in general computing, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel

7.      Professional and persuasive oral and written communication skills

8.     Experience working with elementary-aged children

9.      Strong leadership and consistent classroom management skills

10.  Eagerness to contribute to aspects of school life and school culture with a spirit of service and a dedication to discipleship

11.   Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with parents and members of the school community

12.  Commitment to learning the school’s unique philosophy of education

13.  Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in elementary education or from a liberal arts college

 

To read more about our school and philosophy of education, please see our website (www.claphamschool.org). Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Head of School, Kolby Atchison, [email protected].