Lower School; Elementary PYP Homeroom Teacher

2026-27:
Lower School (Elementary) PYP Homeroom Teacher

Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking a creative educator for the 2026-27 school year to serve as a full-time Lower School (Elementary) PYP homeroom teacher . The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who inspires others through optimism, flexibility, and teamwork. This candidate will enjoy collaborating with dedicated educators guiding lower school students to learn and thrive in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies.

The ideal candidate would approach teaching and learning from a transdisciplinary and concept-based inquiry lens. In addition, the educator in this role will encourage respect for various viewpoints and cultivate a sense of responsibility within local and global contexts through education. Applicants should also be knowledgeable about social-emotional learning (SEL) and creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Singapore math is preferred, but not required.

• Enjoy working within a vibrant and collaborative school with students, colleagues, administrative team, parents, and the broader school community,
• Prioritize building strong relationships with lower school students,
• Be comfortable working with students to develop skills like critical problem-solving, questioning, and researching,
• Collaborate with other teachers to design transdisciplinary, engaging, and empowering lesson plans that are culturally competent, student-centered, and thought-provoking,
• Document student progress through ongoing observation and direct assessment activities, using data to plan and differentiate curriculum,
• Have intellectual curiosity and a desire to spark a love of learning in students,
• Have successful experience in working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities,

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 2 years of teaching experience;
• Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills;
• Skilled at differentiating instruction;
• A belief in the intrinsic relationship between social-emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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Our Mission:
To inspire each student to discover their extraordinary capacity to learn and thrive in an evolving world by cultivating a challenging environment and a supportive community.

Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.

Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported, as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.

MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.