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Gainesville Country Day School

Upper Elementary Teacher

Pay: $48,880/yr

Posted: 07/14/2026

Location: Gainesville, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

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Job Description

Upper Elementary Teacher Gainesville Country Day School Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description Gainesville Country Day School is currently hiring an upper elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year! Compensation is negotiable and will be based on each candidate's qualifications, with consideration given to education, certifications, and years of relevant teaching experience If you are interested in applying, please do so by emailing your resume to luci@ gainesvillecountrydayschool.org.

About Us:

Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of infants through fifth grade. The school operates on two campuses: the 24th avenue campus houses the elementary school, 4 and 5 year old preschool, and VPK; the Early Childhood Enrichment Center on Tower Road accommodates infants-4 year old children.

Our School Philosophy:

We are committed to accepting children as they are, with their own backgrounds, experiences, interests, natures, and abilities. Our teachers are dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and find success in coming to school. GCDS's curriculum emphasizes active rather than passive learning and activities are designed to encourage independence and creativity. Attention is given to utilizing basic skills and applying them in increasingly complex projects and activities. Our curriculum consists of integrated subject matter areas and flexible curricular experiences designed to meet the needs of children of different levels of ability and experience. Our low student-teacher ratio makes it possible to provide a varied and stimulating range of learning experiences for each child.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person