Lower School Teacher | Fall 2026

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. The Lower School Team works collaboratively to teach foundational literacies and build hands-on inquiry/project-based experiences for students.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan