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Working at PDS

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.

Open Positions for 2024-2025

5th Grade ELA Teacher Posted 2/14/24

Presbyterian Day School seeks qualified candidates to teach 5th Grade English/Language Arts for the 2024–2025 school year. The candidate should have a passion for teaching elementary boys, understand strategies which address the unique learning needs of boys, and be committed to a learning environment that fosters creativity and promotes critical thinking skills. The candidate should have a strong desire to engage with fifth-grade boys on a daily basis, encouraging them not only academically but also socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Previous experience using reading and writing workshops within the classroom setting is ideal.

The successful candidate will possess both skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving student learning through customization of curriculum
  • Engages students with learning activities which promote critical and creative thinking skills
  • 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
  • Has a minimum of 3 years classroom experience
  • Holds appropriate college degree or degrees (advanced degree preferred)
  • Possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.

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Visual Arts Teacher Posted 2/5/24

Presbyterian Day School currently seeks a qualified candidate for the position of visual arts teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Creates and implements a comprehensive visual arts curriculum that not only provides art instruction for boys in grades 1–6, but also fosters an appreciation for art and the creative process
  2. Works with the administration and other fine arts teachers to develop a vision for the fine arts program at PDS including elective classes, summer programs and after school enrichment classes
  3. Keeps abreast of new and emerging art and design educational theories and shares this information with colleagues
  4. Teams with classroom teachers in all grade levels to effectively and purposefully integrate art across disciplines
  5. Uses strategies and creates lessons that address the unique learning styles of boys
  6. Integrates technology for professional and classroom use
  7. Displays student art in exhibits both on campus and throughout various venues in the community
  8. Develops a plan of professional growth and development that fosters life-long learning
  9. Communicates effectively with colleagues and parents
  10. Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative school culture

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following experiences, background and skills:

  1. Appreciates and models the distinctly Christian mission of PDS
  2. Holds a bachelor’s degree in art education, art or a related field; master’s degree preferred
  3. Demonstrates a strong commitment to art education as well as a proficiency in a variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking and design
  4. Possesses a deep understanding of and commitment to teaching elementary age students; at least three years teaching experience preferred
  5. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  6. Works as a team player; is comfortable with on-going improvement and change

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application.

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Early Childhood Teacher Posted 1/24/24

​Presbyterian Day School is seeking a full-time teacher of early childhood age boys for the 2024–2025 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.

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Open Positions

Substitute Teachers

Presbyterian Day School seeks college educated candidates for substitute teaching positions for the 2022-2023 school year.

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 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 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, 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)