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Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Quick overview

The Lower School Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, grade-level instruction and designing lesson plans using backward design to foster academic and emotional growth. They must maintain a positive classroom environment and collaborate with grade-level teams and families to support student success.

Requirements summary

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with a master's degree and teaching certification preferred. Proven experience teaching at the elementary level and proficiency with instructional technology platforms are required.

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Job description

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  • Fort
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  • TX 76108Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeJob
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  • DayJob
  • Category: EducationAbout All Saints’ Located on 147 acres in west Fort Worth, All Saints’ Episcopal School is a premier co-educational Age 3 - Grade 12 college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,260 students who benefit from small class sizes, an award-winning arts program, and championship caliber athletic program. We are one of the largest Early Childhood - Grade 12 Parish-independent Episcopal day schools in the country, and our graduates attend a wide variety of selective colleges and universities. The school is dual accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Read about what makes our Episcopal learning environment so dynamic by visiting www.aseschool.org.
  • Job
  • Title: Lower School Teacher

Job Description

All Saints' Episcopal School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lower School Teacher to join our educational team. This Teacher member will provide instruction, guidance, and support to students, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth while embracing our Episcopal identity. Job Responsibilities Implement an engaging and aligned Lower School curriculum, delivering rigorous, grade-level instruction that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep conceptual understanding. Design and implement lesson plans aligned to the Lower School curriculum using backward design, with clear learning outcomes and aligned assessments to guide instruction and ensure student mastery. Use clear learning objectives, ongoing formative assessment, and student data to drive daily instruction, provide timely feedback, and meet individual student needs. Create a structured, positive, and inclusive classroom environment with clear expectations that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and accountable learning. Support the social and emotional development of students, fostering character, self-confidence, and strong interpersonal skills. Maintain consistent, proactive communication with families, building trust while sharing student strengths, areas for growth, and progress toward grade-level expectations. Facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences (fall and spring). Work in partnership with the assigned grade level team to ensure aligned expectations for student behavior, routines, and overall student experience across classrooms. Partner with co-curricular teachers to ensure consistency for students throughout the school day and to create meaningful cross-curricular connections. Collaborate across departments to ensure consistent experience by aligning key concepts and skills. Incorporate the values and mission of All Saints’ Episcopal School into daily instruction and classroom life; attend and participate in Chapel and Eucharist services. Participate in required meetings, professional development, and school events, including those held outside of regular school hours. Demonstrate professionalism while contributing to a positive and joyful Lower School community, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with students and families. QualificationsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Valid teaching certification preferred. Proven experience teaching at the elementary level. Strong understanding of effective instructional practices, including backward design, clear learning targets, gradual release, and ongoing checks for understanding to drive instructional decisions. Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that promote active participation, critical thinking, and accountability for learning. Collaborative team member who works effectively with colleagues, contributes to shared planning, and supports grade-level, divisional, and school-wide goals. Strong commitment to the academic and character development of students. Excellent classroom management and communication skills. Proficiency with instructional technology platforms such as Google Classroom, Canva, Outlook, and other school-required programs. All Saints’ Episcopal School of Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of all phases of the employment relationship, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, and all other forms of selection, training, and compensation.