Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher Saint Mary Academy Saint Mary Academy - Dover, New Hampshire Job Details

Job ID:

5647140

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 15, 2026 Job Description Join Our Mission at

Saint Mary Academy:

Open Primary Teaching Position (2026-2027 School Year) Saint Mary Academy (SMA), a vibrant PreK-8 Catholic school rooted in faith, academic excellence, and virtue formation, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher (Grades K-2) to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. At SMA, we believe teaching is more than a profession—it is a

• ministry
• . Our teachers are called to form the whole child—
• mind, body, and spirit
• —while fostering a joyful, structured, and faith-filled learning environment. ✨ What Makes Saint Mary Academy Special?
• A strong Catholic identity woven into every aspect of the school day
• A supportive, collaborative faculty committed to professional growth
• Small class sizes that allow for meaningful relationships and individualized instruction
• A unique
• Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit (HMBS)
• program and schoolwide virtue system
• A leadership team that values teacher voice, innovation, and joy in teaching 📚 Position Overview The Primary Teacher will:
• Create a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment for young learners
• Deliver high-quality instruction in literacy, math, and foundational content areas
• Integrate Catholic values and virtue-based education into daily lessons and interactions
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning
• Use data to inform instruction and support student growth
• Communicate effectively with families as partners in their child's education 🙏 Who You Are
• A practicing Catholic (or willing to support the Catholic mission of the school)
• Passionate about working with young children and building strong relationships
• Skilled in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons
• Committed to forming students in both
• character and faith
• A collaborative team player who brings positivity and professionalism 🎓 Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (Master's preferred)
• NH certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in primary grades preferred 💛 Why Join SMA? At Saint Mary Academy, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our teachers are not only educators—they are
• role models, mentors, and faith leaders
• who shape the hearts and minds of the next generation. 📩 To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Brandy Houle, Head of School 📧 bhoule@stmaryacademy.org
• "Rooted in faith. Rising in knowledge. Growing in love."
• Come be part of a school where your work has purpose—and your impact lasts a lifetime.

Position Type:

Full-time