Available Position

As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose. On our campus in western Durham County, students from TK-8th grade learn in an environment based on academic excellence, partnerships between home and school, and a focus on individual growth and care. Our core values — respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, resilience, and joy — are at the heart of every TDS experience, whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or in our vibrant, diverse community.

Triangle Day School is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated first grade teacher to join our elementary education team. TDS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. A strong applicant should be patient, kind, flexible, and enjoy working on a team, as our teachers work closely with one another and contribute greatly to the wider TDS community. We value faculty who are involved in school life within and beyond the classroom, such as coaching or directing an extracurricular club, to enrich our vibrant community.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Deliver instruction in an engaging, age-appropriate manner, prioritizing student engagement and student needs
• Collaborate with the lower elementary teaching team to implement innovative curricula in which academic and social-emotional growth are considered
• Create a warm and loving classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Identify student needs and cooperate with administration, specialists, and teaching assistants in assessing and aiding in bringing students to their full potential
• Communicate effectively with parents through weekly newsletters, conferences, and report writing
• Engage in regular supervisory duties including recess and lunch
• Attend regular faculty and grade-level meetings
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and through self-selected professional growth activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field required; post-graduate degree preferred
• 3+ years of teaching experience preferred
• Passion for nurturing the curiosity and creativity of students
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues across divisions and departments
• Familiarity with instructional technology, both for teaching and communication
• Creativity to make daily tasks interesting and enjoyable for children to help them learn new skills
• Resourcefulness to help explain information in a way that matches the student’s learning style
• Excellent communication skills with people of different ages and backgrounds, from parents and children to colleagues
• Patience to remain calm and positive while working with children of different developmental backgrounds
• Attention to detail to spot when a child is having difficulty with something or needs assistance

• Ten-month year (August-June)
• Salary in accordance with certification and experience (estimated salary range of $45,000-60,000 per year)
• School contract hours run Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, and 401(k)
• Funds available for self-driven professional development

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF and send to employment@triangledayschool.org; if you have questions, email Annie Harrison, Director of Teaching and Learning, at annie.harrison@triangledayschool.org.

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Triangle Day School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all individuals feel valued and supported. For more information, please refer to our nondiscrimination policy.