Derby Academy, a Pre-K through Grade 8 coeducational day school founded in 1784 in Hingham, Massachusetts, seeks a Lead Teacher beginning in August 2026 to join our dynamic Lower School (Pre-K–Grade 4), where curiosity and creativity lead the way.
In Derby’s Lower School, we embrace the lively minds and imaginative spirits of young children, creating classroom experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and invite students to make meaningful connections to each other, their teachers, and across subjects. These are years of discovery, creativity, and connection.
Lower School Lead Teachers play a critical role in nurturing each child’s emerging skills, confidence, and sense of belonging as they learn to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.
Derby Academy’s Lower School educators are courageous, joyful learners who delight in young children and in the thrill of learning itself. They embody kindness, empathy, compassion, patience, and inclusivity, offering a calm, steady presence paired with high expectations and an unwavering belief in the best in every child.
Our teachers are grounded by a deep understanding of child development and the latest research on best teaching practices. They are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who design safe, vibrant, and inspiring classrooms. They serve as mentors and guides, listening closely, asking more questions than they answer, and inviting students into meaningful inquiry, reflection, and discovery.
