Palm Beach Day Academy·West Palm Beach, Florida
The 3rd Grade Teacher will provide differentiated instruction to promote academic, social, and emotional growth in a student-centered environment. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines, advising students, and communicating progress to families through reports and conferences.
Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving almost 600 students from age 2 to Grade 8 on two campuses.
The Lower School, in West Palm Beach, serves ages 2 yrs. through 3rd Grade.
The Upper School, located on the island of Palm Beach, serves 4th through 8th Grades.
The Upper School is currently seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year.
Applicants should enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centered environment and be skilled in providing differentiated instruction to promote student academic, social, and emotional growth.
Be motivated and enthusiastic, organized, and attentive to detail Possess excellent classroom management skills Be comfortable collaborating across departmental disciplines Advise students and communicates with families, including writing reports and leading conferences Possess in-depth knowledge of child development and progressive education Provide examples of innovative pedagogy to promote inquiry and learning in adolescents and evidence of capable writing Command a range of teaching methods to meet different learning needs Integrate technology into classroom teaching Be a self-starter, take initiative, have a sense of humor, and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills Be willing to contribute to school community in meaningful ways Be prepared to perform other duties as assigned
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Selection Criteria: A bachelor’s degree in elementary education Masters degree preferred Minimum of 3 years experience as an elementary classroom teacher Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek elementary teachers, and 3rd grade roles can be competitive because districts look for candidates with both subject readiness and state certification. This posting requires a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a valid Florida Professional or Temporary Educator Certificate, plus Level 2 background check and fingerprinting clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your certificate status and background-check readiness before applying.