Lower School Teacher

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Team

The Lower School Team works collaboratively to teach foundational literacies and build hands-on inquiry/project-based experiences for students. Each grade-level team is led by a Head of Grade and works with a Learning Coach to meet the needs of each individual student. Leveraging tools and resources such as visible thinking routines, off-campus expeditions, mindfulness/SEL, internal/external experts, and a team of connectors (Maker, Performing Arts, Physical Educator, Science, Spanish, Visual Arts), the Lower School team is able to activate agency and imagination for our learners who are ready to make an impact today.

The Role

Based on enrollment, we will be seeking passionate and innovative teachers at various grade levels (Kindergarten through Grade 5) for the 2026-27 school year. Ideal candidates will have a passion for blending best-in-class curriculum/pedagogies (Orton-Gillingham, Bridges Math, Handwriting without Tears, Core Knowledge) with innovative inquiry-based projects and units (using visible thinking routines, design thinking, project-based learning, off-campus experiences, etc.) to help students realize their academic passions and spark curiosity in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Successful Lower School teachers have strong organizational skills and a passion for differentiation, which help our learners progress at their own rate in a competency-driven environment. 

Responsibilities

• Facilitating daily hands-on learning experiences and assessments with students
• Co-designing curriculum and assessment with the grade-level team with attention to differentiation and individualization
• Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using Toddle LMS
• Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers
• Actively participating in professional growth opportunities and weekly school/division/team meetings
• Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties
• Supporting students at seasonal after-school events

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback
• Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to learning
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (project based learning, visible thinking routines, question formulation techniques, design thinking)
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Orton-Gillingham literacy training (strongly preferred)
• Teaching certificate (preferred)
• 3+ years of classroom teaching experience (preferred)

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Start Date | July 27, 2026