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Lower School Teacher

Dallas, TX · On-site

Desire and positive enthusiasm to work with Lower School students * Experience working with ... Physically manage class in emergency situations, including fire, weather, and lockdown drills.

Shelton School

Lower School Teacher

Dallas, TX · On-site

Desire and positive enthusiasm to work with Lower School students * Experience working with ... Physically manage class in emergency situations, including fire, weather, and lockdown drills.

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for lower class in the United States is $56,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Employer & Industry UsageUsed broadly to describe socio-economic statusCommonly employed in cleaning and maintenance roles

The term "Lower Class" refers to a socio-economic group with limited income and resources, often encompassing various manual and service jobs. A "Janitor" is a specific job within the cleaning industry, typically requiring no formal credentials and working in similar environments. While "Lower Class" describes a social status, "Janitor" is a defined occupation. Understanding this distinction helps clarify discussions about employment and social stratification.

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Infographic showing various Lower Class job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 25% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,881 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Lower School Teacher

American Classical Education

Prattville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

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Description:

Ivy Classical Academy is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Prattville, AL in August, 2024. Ivy Classical is a tuition-free, public, classical charter school. It is part of the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. Ivy Classical will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year. Ivy Classical is now accepting applications from new and experienced educators for all K-5 positions.


Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence. The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of Ivy Classical: To train the minds and develop character in students through a content-rich Classical Education in the liberal arts and sciences utilizing instruction in the principles of moral practices and civic virtue.


Lower School (K-5) Teachers are the primary teachers for a class of 18-21 students in the core subject areas: English (including Literacy, Grammar, and Literature), Mathematics, History, and Science. Lower School Teachers are also exemplars of Ivy Classical's Virtues and actively seek to develop strong moral character in students.

Requirements:

Primary duties and responsibilities include:


  • Planning and teaching content-rich, engaging lessons, primarily using the pedagogical techniques of direct instruction and Socratic discussion


  • Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the classroom


  • Continuously improving instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional development, and independent study


  • Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond


  • Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model


Qualities and characteristics of a successful Lower School (K-5) Teacher:


  • Bachelors or above in any subject area


  • Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy, particularly in literacy instruction


  • Knowledge of the classical model of education


  • High moral character


  • Thoughtfulness and a love of learning


Salary and Benefits


  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise


  • Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program


If interested, send a letter of interest, a resume, a one-page statement of philosophy of education, and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: Dr. David Withun at dwithun@ivyclassical.org.