Full-Time | Grades K-5
Reports to: Principal
Morgan Park Academy (MPA) is a coeducational, college-preparatory independent day school serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Founded in 1873, MPA is committed to educating the whole child — academically, socially, and ethically — while preparing students to become independent learners and global leaders who make a positive difference in the world.
The Lower School emphasizes curiosity, kindness, intellectual risk-taking, and joy in learning through developmentally responsive, student-centered instruction within a supportive and inclusive community.
Lower School Faculty at Morgan Park Academy are responsible for creating a warm, engaging, and intellectually rich learning environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, and ethical growth of young learners. Faculty design and deliver instruction aligned with MPA’s curriculum framework while fostering curiosity, collaboration, and independence.
Lower School teachers serve as both educators and mentors, partnering closely with colleagues and families to support each child’s development.
Instruction & Classroom Practice
- Design and deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging instruction aligned with MPA curriculum goals.
- Foster foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, inquiry, and problem-solving.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Create a classroom culture rooted in kindness, respect, responsibility, and curiosity.
Curriculum & Collaboration
- Implement and contribute to the ongoing development of the Lower School curriculum.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and learning support staff.
- Integrate interdisciplinary learning experiences and inquiry-based projects.
- Support school-wide initiatives and vertical alignment across divisions.
Assessment & Student Growth
- Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
- Differentiate instruction and provide targeted support or enrichment as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of student learning and growth.
Student Support & Community Partnership
- Build strong, positive relationships with students grounded in trust and care.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress.
- Support students’ social-emotional development and positive citizenship.
- Collaborate with support teams to meet individual student needs.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate actively in professional learning, faculty meetings, and school events.
- Engage in reflective practice aligned with MPA’s evaluation framework.
- Contribute positively to the life of the school community beyond the classroom.
- Uphold MPA’s mission, values, and expectations for professionalism.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Teaching certification appropriate to grade level (preferred).
- Experience teaching in an elementary or lower school setting.
- Strong understanding of child development and best practices in elementary education.
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.
- Warm, joyful presence and genuine love for working with children.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Growth mindset and openness to innovation and professional learning.
- Alignment with MPA’s mission of kindness, inquiry, and whole-child education.
- Supportive independent school community with small class sizes.
- Emphasis on collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary and experiential learning.
To apply, please email us your resume.
