1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher |
| Seacrest Country Day School |
| Naples, FL |
| Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Salary | 55,000-65,000 |
| Full-time | |
| Date Posted | 3/27/2025 |
| School Video | |
| Why Work Here |
Seacrest is a community of learners. Students and staff are not measured by a score, but rather by the level of their engagement, their character, their confidence to be risk-takers, their ability to collaborate and work as a team, and their motivation to seek knowledge rather than simply hit a mark. We are entrepreneurial in nature and encourage passions, sometimes failure and always perseverance. We foster community support of individual achievement. Seacrest’s faculty and instructional approach mindfully encourages intellectual engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, creativity, and self-motivation. Seacrest holds accreditation with all four organizations: Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). We are also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and a founding member of the Independent Curriculum Group. -----Rhodes Conover, Class of 2014 “Seacrest is about the relationships between students, teachers and parents. We are connected and it feels like family and friends gathering to learn and grow as individuals.”
1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher
Job Description
Position: 1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher
Location: Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34119
About Us:
Seacrest Country Day School is a vibrant, independent, PK-12, college preparatory day school enrolling over 400 students on a 40-acre campus in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1983, Seacrest is committed to fostering a safe, student-centered learning community where our students grow and develop academically, personally and socially. Our comprehensive educational program fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and a lifetime love of learning.
Our Mission:
Seacrest Country Day School fuels intellectual engagement, teaches ownership of the educational environment, cultivates quality of character, and inspires students to lead lives of significance.
Position Overview:
Seacrest is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking 1st Grade Elementary Lead Teacher who will lead a lower school classroom, guiding students through a comprehensive curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on learning. This role requires an educator who embraces innovation, values community partnerships, and fosters an environment where students thrive academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
· Guide, inspire, and support students in their academic and personal growth.
· Utilize project-based learning to enhance classroom instruction.
· Collaborate with lower school faculty to align curriculum and best practices.
· Partner with parents to support student learning and development.
· Foster a culture of curiosity, perseverance, and responsibility.
· Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
· Integrate technology effectively as a tool for instruction and student engagement.
· Document and assess student progress throughout the academic year.
· Contribute to the school community by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
Qualifications:
· A Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
· A strong academic track record and a demonstrated passion for teaching.
· Experience in student-centered, inquiry-based, or project-based learning environments.
· Ability to create a nurturing classroom atmosphere that fosters intellectual curiosity and character development.
· Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
· Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and other educational technology.
· A commitment to Seacrest’s mission and core values
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and Seacrest’s 403(b) retirement program.
Please Note: Employment at Seacrest requires fingerprinting and background checks as part of our eligibility process.
Seacrest Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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