Lower School Teacher - PCDS

Position Type  Classroom Teacher

Start                10/01/2025

School Name  Phoenix Country Day School

City, State       Paradise Valley, AZ

Phoenix Country Day School (PCDS) is seeking a Lower School Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Our program philosophy is that we seek to care for the whole child with passion and joy. Creating strong relationships with families is an integral component of the PCDS program, as we believe that active parent involvement is critical to a child’s success. 

The ideal candidate will be joining a co-teaching team that values collaboration and teamwork.  This team will be focused on implementing inquiry-based teaching strategies that support active student engagement.  Strong verbal and written skills are mandatory.

The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated the following characteristics:

• a passion for education
• flexibility
• patience
• respect for the child and family
• creativity
• compassion
• the ability to work collaboratively within a co-teaching environment.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Education

About PCDS:

As the Valley's only independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school, Phoenix Country Day School stands as a leader in education, both in Arizona and on a national level.  Our students and teachers strive for excellence in the classroom and the community while maintaining a healthy balance, grounded perspective, and sense of joy and curiosity in all that we do.

Please email a letter of interest and resumé to: HumanResources@pcds.org