King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

Job Title: Lower School 5th Grade English Teacher - Leave Replacement

Division: Lower School

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Job Description:

The Lower School seeks a dynamic English teacher to serve as a 5th-grade leave replacement for January 2027- March 2027. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for all Lower School teachers, which consists of the primary teaching load of four sections.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Teaching 5th-grade English

○ Intense focus on developing reading, writing, inquiry, and critical analysis skills using the 5th grade English program/curriculum.

● Serve as a Grade 5th Co-Advisor:

○ Responsibilities include advocating for the students, communicating with parents about student progress, guiding students through daily school life, sharing information and leading discussions.

● Teacher Collaboration

● Attends regular meetings for appropriate grade level English teacher teams as well as with student support teams to discuss student concerns and progress as necessary.

● Collaborates with the 5th grade team, Director of Teaching and Learning, and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged.

● Participate in all required meetings.

● Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress as necessary.

Classification: Full-time, exempt.

King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.