SCHOOL: ROBERT F. MUNROE DAY SCHOOL

Location: Havana, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Employee
Start Date: August 2025
About Robert F. Munroe Day School:
Robert F. Munroe Day School is a dynamic and nurturing K–12 independent school committed to academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community. Located in historic Quincy, Florida, our mission is to provide a challenging and supportive educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and personally.
Position Overview:
Robert F. Munroe Day School is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to teach 4th and 5th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies for the 2025–2026 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of reading, writing, history, and civics while cultivating critical thinking and communication skills in a warm and structured classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach 4th and 5th grade ELA and Social Studies following school and state standards.
• Design and implement engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and historical themes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports student growth and achievement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Collaborate with grade-level peers and administrators to ensure consistency and continuity across the curriculum.
• Communicate proactively with families and colleagues, contributing to a strong home-school connection.
• Participate in school-wide events, professional development, and committee work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Florida teaching certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated experience teaching upper elementary students, particularly in ELA and/or Social Studies.
• Strong knowledge of literacy instruction, writing workshop models, and historical content.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to the mission and values of Robert F. Munroe Day School.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project-based learning and cross-curricular integration.
• Familiarity with the Science of Reading approach and/or balanced literacy frameworks.
• Enthusiasm for working in a small school community and contributing to student life beyond the classroom.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive teaching environment with small class sizes.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to campus facilities and school-sponsored events.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to our Lower School Principal at shaia.simmons@rfmunroe.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Mission Statement:
Inspiring creative, compassionate, and courageous learners ready to lead and innovate in a changing world.
Core Values:
Courage, Compassion, Leadership, Innovation
Philosophy:
Education is not merely the transmission of knowledge but also the cultivation of character and capabilities that empower students to navigate complexity and lead positive change. We commit to creating educational experiences that balance academic excellence with creative exploration, technological fluency with core human values, physical development through athletics with intellectual growth, and personal achievement with social responsibility. Our approach recognizes that education must nurture the whole individual—mind, body, and character—enabling each student to discover and realize their full potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Teach 4th and 5th grade ELA and Social Studies following school and state standards.
• Design and implement engaging lessons that integrate reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and historical themes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports student growth and achievement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Regularly assess student progress and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Collaborate with grade-level peers and administrators to ensure consistency and continuity across the curriculum.
• Communicate proactively with families and colleagues, contributing to a strong home-school connection.
• Participate in school-wide events, professional development, and committee work as needed