Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced elementary grade teacher who enjoys working with young people to fill the full-time position of Lower School Science Teacher and Fifth Grade Computer Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Science, Computer Science, and STEM -teaching experience and a degree in a science-related field are preferred. This full-time, 10-month position includes eligibility to participate in our comprehensive benefits package along with all school-year holidays. The Lower School Science Teacher reports to the Lower School Principal.

Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Fostering the innate curiosity of our lower school students while developing their scientific knowledge.
• Creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment where students are able to observe, ask questions, and conduct experiments.
• Facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity through the applied use of computational technology for digital age learning.
• Managing the physical resources in accordance with the science department budget.
• Supporting the vertical alignment of content and skills within the science curriculum, PK-12.
• Working well with colleagues to research, collaborate, and plan best practices of teaching and learning. 
• Being open-minded and flexible.
• Being an open and active participant in professional learning.
• Being an active member of the community as we work toward DEI goals.
• Being an active member of our Country Day community, which could include some activities such as coaching and/or after-school clubs.
• Attending and participating in faculty, grade level, and departmental meetings.
• Supporting professional development opportunities, both scheduled and outside work hours, as needed. 
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a division principal.
• Supporting the Mission of the School and its leadership. 
• Being an active member of a community that centers inclusion and belonging; guiding students toward upholding the value in diversity of cultures, beliefs and perspectives, as well as supporting them in navigating issues inherent in equity and justice.

About Metairie Park Country Day School

Founded in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent school serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The School’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, individual growth, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Information about Country Day is available on our website: www.mpcds.com.

How to Apply

Interested parties may send a resume, a cover letter with a teaching philosophy, and a personal statement with a specific description of what we might see in a class taught by the candidate to careers@mpcds.com. 

Applicants should title all of their documents with their first and last names. Applicants should also include “Lower School Science Position” in the subject line of the email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.