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Presbyterian Day School is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Learning Specialist to support young learners by identifying, assessing, and addressing diverse learning needs within a nurturing private school environment. This role partners closely with classroom teachers, families, and administrators to ensure all students receive developmentally appropriate academic support.
The candidate should be passionate about early childhood education, understands the
developmental variability of young learners, and believes in proactive, strengths-based
intervention. An advanced degree in early childhood education, special education, educational psychology, learning disabilities, or related fields preferred. At least three years teaching experience is required. In addition, certifications and/or specialized training in reading, evidence-based literacy interventions (e.g., Orton-Gillingham-based approaches), and knowledge of executive functioning and social-emotional learning frameworks is expected.
- Conduct early screening and assessment of academic and developmental
concerns.
- Design and implement individualized learning plans and targeted interventions.
- Provide small-group and one-on-one support.
- Monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Partner with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction and implement
accommodations.
- Contribute to documentation.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with families regarding student progress and
strategies.
- Maintain confidential student records in alignment with school policies.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School is seeking a full-time teacher of our 2-year-old Young Knight boys for the 2026–2027 school year. The candidate should have a passion for working with our youngest students, as well as, the energy required to enthusiastically embrace the exuberance of this age child. A degree in Early Childhood is required and experience in the field is preferred.
- Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
- Demonstrates a commitment to improving student learning in a self-contained classroom environment
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and designs learning experiences that address the unique learning styles of boys
- Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative classroom and school culture
- Holds appropriate college degree or degrees (advanced degree preferred)
- Possesses strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School is seeking a full-time teacher of our 3-year-old Pre-Kindergarten boys for the 2026–2027 school year. The candidate should have a passion for working with our youngest students, as well as, the energy required to enthusiastically embrace the exuberance of this age child. A degree in Early Childhood is required and experience in the field is preferred.
- Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
- Demonstrates a commitment to improving student learning in a self-contained classroom environment
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and designs learning experiences that address the unique learning styles of boys
- Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative classroom and school culture
- Holds appropriate college degree or degrees (advanced degree preferred)
- Possesses strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School is seeking a full-time teacher of our 4-year-old Junior Kindergarten boys for the 2026–2027 school year. The candidate should have a passion for working with our youngest students, as well as, the energy required to enthusiastically embrace the exuberance of this age child. A degree in Early Childhood is required and experience in the field is preferred.
- Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
- Demonstrates a commitment to improving student learning in a self-contained classroom environment
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and designs learning experiences that address the unique learning styles of boys
- Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative classroom and school culture
- Holds appropriate college degree or degrees (advanced degree preferred)
- Possesses strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School is seeking a full-time teacher of our 5-year-old Senior Kindergarten boys for the 2026–2027 school year. The candidate should have a passion for working with our youngest students, as well as, the energy required to enthusiastically embrace the exuberance of this age child. A degree in Early Childhood is required and experience in the field is preferred.
- Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
- Demonstrates a commitment to improving student learning in a self-contained classroom environment
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies and designs learning experiences that address the unique learning styles of boys
- Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative classroom and school culture
- Holds appropriate college degree or degrees (advanced degree preferred)
- Possesses strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School seeks a qualified candidate to teach Bible and support the spiritual formation of our Young Knights through 3rd grade for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young boys, a Christian faith that informs daily life and practice, and a deep desire to help the boys of PDS grow in their understanding of God, the Bible, and Christian character in developmentally appropriate ways.
This teacher will play an important role in helping our youngest students begin to understand the stories, rhythms, and habits that shape a life of faith. The ideal candidate will be able to engage boys through storytelling, conversation, movement, and relationship, while creating a classroom environment that is joyful, structured, and supportive of early moral and spiritual development.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Teach biblical truths in a manner consistent with the Christian mission of Presbyterian Day School
- Design and implement learning experiences that are age-appropriate, engaging, and rooted in Scripture
- Support the development of foundational virtues such as kindness, honesty, courage, and respect
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and the PDS Chaplain to support EC and Elementary chapels
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative school culture
Additional qualifications include:
- A minimum of 3 years of classroom or ministry experience working with young children (preferred)
- An appropriate college degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Strong relational, communication, and classroom leadership skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
Presbyterian Day School seeks college educated candidates for substitute teaching positions.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.
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The school invests significant resources in teacher training and professional development.
- Over the last nine years, the school has sent over 85% of PDS teachers to Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
- The school invests heavily and aggressively in professional development.
- The school provides summer grants for curriculum study and international travel.
- Teachers participate in school-wide summer reading.
- New teachers are assigned a mentor teacher to guide them through the first year at PDS.
- Teachers occupy leadership positions as facilitators of teacher book groups, instructional team chairs, committee chairs, and grade level lead teachers.
- Teachers attend workshops, seminars, and institutes.
- Teachers are encouraged to share their expertise as conference presenters (have done so in South Africa and New Zealand and throughout U.S.).
- Teachers network with other experts in the field of education by participating in action research and visiting other schools.
- Teachers are a mix of veteran, mid-career and young teachers who all contribute richly to the school community and our on-going conversation about what it means to be well educated in the 21st century.
- Teachers are given both support and flexibility and the opportunity to exercise curricular leadership in a stimulating professional environment.
PDS provides significant technological resources for boys and teachers:
- Every classroom has a SmartBoards to encourage a higher degree creative and flexibility in teaching.
- Every classroom has access to a student laptop carts for PK-6th grade.
- Three technology curriculum specialists support teachers in their efforts to integrate technology into their teaching.
- PDS provides every teacher a laptop for school use.
PDS graduates eventually matriculate at many of our nation’s most competitive universities, and our alumni have distinguished themselves as scholars and leaders around the country.
PDS offers a very competitive compensation package.
PDS invites applications for consideration for jobs that may be available in the fall.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, transcript, background check authorization, and job application including a philosophy of education where applicable for consideration. Typically, applications are reviewed in late winter and early spring. Due to the competitive nature of the applicant pool, it is advisable that interested applicants apply as early as possible. After careful review, a select group of applicants will be contacted for a first round interview.
For more information contact:
Carissa Lacy
Head of Early Childhood (YK-SK)
Laura Glenn
Head of Elementary School Division (1st-6th)