Employment Opportunities

Founded in 1949 and having served the core leadership base of Memphis ever since, PDS has grown to become one of the the nation’s largest elementary boys’ school with a 21st century global curriculum focused on the development of critical and creative thinking skills.

The school selects highly qualified and motivated life-long learners who are eager to instruct and mentor based on educational research and for whom our Christian principles are a good fit.

The school invests significant resources in teacher training and professional development.

• Over the last five years, the school has sent over 80% of PDS teachers to Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
• The school invests heavily and aggressively in professional development.
• All teachers must set professional development goals for which they are compensated.
• 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 encouraged to seek graduate degrees, and PDS offsets some of the cost toward that end.
• 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 is a great place to work, but don't take our word for it, hear it from some of our employees:

In 2008, PDS was voted the Most Exemplary Elementary School in the Commercial Appeal's "Memphis Most" reader survey, and PDS placed 2nd in the Memphis Business Journal's 2008 "Best Places to Work" competition.

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.

Interested teachers should submit a resume, transcript, background check authorization, and job application including a philosophy of education 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 teachers apply as early as possible. After careful review, a select group of applicants will be contacted for a first round interview.

PDS invites applications for consideration for jobs that may be available in fall 2011.
Teaching Positions
• Pre Kindergarten
• Junior Kindergarten
• Senior Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Reading Specialist
• Study Skills Coordinator
• Director of Library
• Art
• Music
• Counselor
• Learning Specialist
• Bible
• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Science Lab
• Physical Education
• Technology Coach
• Chaplain
• Teaching Assistant
• Teaching Apprentice

Auxiliary Programs
• Director of Auxiliary Programs
• After Care Coordinator
• After Care Worker

Administrative Positions
• Assistant Headmaster for Teaching and Learning
• Principal of Elementary Division
• Head of Early Childhood

Administrative Support
• Director of Administrative Support
• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist

Advancement
• Chief Advancement Officer
• Director of Major Gifts
• Director of Annual Giving/Public Relations
• Director of Communications
• Capital Campaign Manager
• Director of Alumni Programs/Special Events
• Director of Admission and Enrollment
• Admission Liaison

Child Development Center
• Nursery Director
• Nursery Staff

Finance
• Chief Financial Officer
• Student Accounts Manager
• Vendor Accounts Manager
• Controller

Staff
• Housekeeping
• Maintenance
• Chaplain
• Director of Operations
• Director of Physical Education and Fitness

Support Services
• Food Service
• Food Service Manager
• Nurse
• Housekeeping
• Maintenance
• Security

Technology
• Director of Technology
• Network Administrator

Interested applicants should submit a resume, transcript, 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:

Debbie Isom
Head of Early Childhood (PK-SK)


Susan Droke
Assistant Headmaster for Teaching and Learning (1st -6th)

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