Employment

Who works at DGS?

At DGS, we look for passionate, energetic, and joyful teachers who think outside the box to join our community of learners. Our teachers must be willing to continually grow, adapt, and change as Davidson Green School does the same. We want community members who are amazingly creative and naturally innovative and who enjoy contributing peace and love to a community. We also look for builders and creators who can create a vision and follow through with the implementation. All employees must have a passion for nature, be able to integrate the nature-based "green" philosophy of Davidson Green School throughout the curriculum, and enthusiastically embrace being and teaching outdoors.

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About Davidson Green School
Davidson Green School is an independent, child-centered school serving students from preschool through middle school. Rooted in Montessori and influenced by Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and other holistic approaches, our mission is to cultivate joyful, compassionate, and creative learners who care for each other and the planet.

 

Located in the charming town of Davidson, NC—home to Davidson College, a vibrant downtown, and a thriving community—our school provides a unique environment for both students and educators to grow and thrive.​

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Current Openings for 2025 - 2026 School Year:

 

* Lower Elementary Lead Teacher *

 

Davidson Green School is seeking a passionate, creative, and collaborative Lower Elementary Lead Montessori Teacher to join our joyful community of learners for the current school year.

 

At Davidson Green School, we believe that education should be hands-on, nature-based, and child-centered. Our teachers are guides and co-learners who inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion. We are looking for someone who thrives in an innovative environment, values connection with students and colleagues, and brings learning to life through meaningful, integrated experiences.

 

The Lower Elementary Lead Montessori Teacher will guide students in language arts, social studies, math, and science, using Montessori materials, and cross-curricular, experiential approaches that engage both hearts and minds. This role also includes supporting the rhythm of the school day through lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal supervision, and maintaining a welcoming, organized, and clean learning environment.

 

We’re looking for an educator who:

• Is a Montessori-trained and licensed Lower Elementary teacher who brings authenticity and inspiration to a Montessori-based learning environment.

• Loves children and values curiosity, kindness, and growth.

• Embraces outdoor, nature-based learning and the “green” philosophy of Davidson Green School.

• Is imaginative, flexible, and eager to collaborate with a passionate, supportive team.

• Finds joy in teaching and learning every single day.

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