Communication Teacher

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Communication Teacher – Merryhill School

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and sick days 401k plan with company match Tuition discounts for your children Professional development Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As a Communication Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help students in grades 2–8 develop the confidence, emotional intelligence, and communication skills needed to thrive both academically and personally. Through engaging, age-appropriate instruction, you will guide students in building self-expression, active listening, public speaking, conflict resolution, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes the development of emotional literacy and effective communication through the principles of the 7 Habits framework. The ideal candidate is a skilled educator who can create a supportive classroom environment where students feel empowered to share ideas, navigate challenges, and grow into confident communicators. You will also: Design and deliver a communication curriculum that progresses from foundational communication skills in elementary grades to advanced public speaking, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills in middle school Teach students how to express ideas clearly, listen purposefully, and engage in respectful, productive dialogue Incorporate the 7 Habits framework into lessons that support peer relationships, collaboration, and problem-solving Foster emotional literacy by helping students develop self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, empathy, and healthy self-expression Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students can practice communication skills through presentations, discussions, role-playing activities, and peer feedback Build student confidence through gradual skill development and opportunities for public speaking and leadership Assess student progress, maintain accurate gradebooks, and provide meaningful feedback to support growth Differentiate instruction to meet the varying developmental and learning needs of students in grades 2–8 Communicate with families regarding student progress and communication skill development as needed Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff to reinforce communication and social-emotional learning across the school community Support school operations, including student arrival and dismissal duties, school events, and other community-building activities Perform homeroom responsibilities on an as-needed basis What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Teaching certification and/or demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred Experience working with elementary and middle school students Strong knowledge of communication instruction, social-emotional learning, and student development Thorough understanding of the 7 Habits framework and its application in student learning environments Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Strong classroom management and relationship-building abilities Ability to inspire confidence, engagement, and personal growth in students Commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment Ability to pass state and federal background checks To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.