4th Grade Teacher

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teacher, elementary grade 4

JOB SUMMARY:

Hickory Day School, the only non-sectarian, independent school in Catawba County, North Carolina, is seeking qualified candidates to offer the best in cutting-edge instruction to its students. This professional will work with all members of the school community to develop effective, differentiated learning for 4th-grade students. Instruction supports and reinforces the International Baccalaureate curriculum of the school. S/he reports to the Head of School.

S/he works collaboratively with all members of the faculty and staff to develop curricula that are horizontally and vertically integrated with all elements of the school, including co-curricular instruction in visual arts, wellness/fitness, Spanish, technology, and theater/music. Most importantly, this instructor is a team player who enjoys collaborative work.

JOB

START DATE:

August 2026

• Support differentiated learning for 4th-grade students in alignment with the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop horizontally and vertically integrated curricula, including co-curricular instruction in visual arts, wellness/fitness, Spanish, technology, and theater/music.
• Participate in all faculty/staff meetings, teacher work days, school events, student assessment, weekly classroom communications, and student supervision.
• Maintain professional demeanor and decorum at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Lead or sponsor an extracurricular/athletic club or squad as appropriate.

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in elementary education or its equivalent;
  North Carolina (or other state) teacher certification is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Love of children and education with the ability to engage primary-age children in a caring, compassionate, and supportive manner.
• Willingness to support the beliefs and practices of the International Baccalaureate Organization and to receive training in its principles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in education and related fields.
• Ability to create meaningful and challenging lessons that reinforce classroom curricula and expand students’ horizons and global perspectives.
• Passion for fostering differentiated learning and meeting students at their current level to motivate achievement.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate PYP is desirable.
• Ability to coach an athletic team or sponsor an extracurricular club is desirable.

Salary Range:
Starting at $36K and upwards depending on education, experience, and qualifications. Any job offer is contingent upon a clean background check.

For further information or to apply for the position, please send a current resume along with a cover letter to:

Head of School, Hickory Day School

dblake

Hickory Day School instills in its students a love of learning in a unique environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical-thinking skills, and global perspectives.

Hickory Day School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and Advanc Ed. The school is proud to be one of only 15 schools in North Carolina that is an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (grades K to
5). We offer students in kindergarten through eighth grade a rigorous, comprehensive, inquiry-based curriculum in a nurturing environment as we strive to create lifelong learners who are responsible global citizens. The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally-minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

• Inquirers:
  They develop their natural curiosity.
• Knowledgeable:
  They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance.
• Thinkers:
  They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
• Communicators:
  They understand and express ideas and information confidently and…