Lake Ridge Academy is seeking an Early Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. As a member of the LRA Lower School team, the teacher will be responsible for all aspects of the classroom experience for students and families. Candidates must be comfortable designing and delivering developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning supported by dynamic curricular resources in a collaborative environment. We seek skilled, flexible, creative educators who focus on the developmental needs of early elementary students.
In addition to teaching their classes, the teacher will participate in the life of the school as determined by the Director of Lower School.
Key Responsibilities:
Build respectful, supportive, learning focused relationships with students
Collaborate with other teachers, the student support team, and specialists to meet the needs of students and develop a dynamic, cohesive curriculum
Deliver high quality, intentional instruction
Develop strong home-school partnerships and communicate with families clearly, frequently, and with cultural sensitivity
Participate in school wide initiatives and events
Engage in ongoing professional development and growth
Strong command of child development, including social, emotional, and intellectual domains
Strong writing, editing and communication skills
Preference for familiarity with some of our core resources and methodologies: Responsive Classroom, Envision Mathematics, Science of Reading resources, Project Based Learning resources, Natural World Curriculum resources
Passion for working collaboratively with colleagues and engaging with families
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Lake Ridge Academy before the deadline.
