POSITION: First Grade Teacher 2026-2027 School Year
Collage Day School is an educationally dynamic, independent private day school in the beautiful Palm Valley area of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. We are a member of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a consortium of high-performing international schools located across the globe. Collage Day School serves students from infancy through elementary. We provide your child with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that fosters not only a love of learning but also a curiosity and eagerness to explore and understand the natural world.
By combining evidence-based academic programming with strong social-emotional support systems, Collage Day empowers students to become confident, compassionate, and well-rounded lifelong learners.
PURPOSE OF ROLE :
The First Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. Through high-quality instruction, meaningful relationships, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, the teacher fosters curiosity, builds fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create unit plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year
- Create instructional resources, activities, projects, and assessments for use in the classroom
- Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-based instructional activities in a whole group, small group, and individual setting
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in
- Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
- Participate in ongoing professional development and collaborate with fellow teachers
- Read and stay abreast of current research in education
- Utilize data to guide instruction
- Observe, evaluate, and provide ongoing feedback about student performance
- Manage student behavior in the classroom using positive behavior supports
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and provide feedback that helps promote learning and development
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field
- Experience using Understanding by Design to create instructional plans across all subject areas is strongly preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively monitor, positively influence, and coach students
Interested candidates are asked to provide the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Philosophy of Education
- Professional references
E-Verify Participation: ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse: The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More details can be found via https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
ISP PRINCIPLES
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues, and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More details can be found via https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay: From $46,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
