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Palisades Episcopal School

Palisades Episcopal School
Palisades Episcopal School is an innovative, diverse, Christ-centered Episcopal school located in southwest Mecklenburg County, just 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte, NC. Our intimate community provides the ideal setting to truly challenge our students in mind, body, and spirit. Our middle school teachers work in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment. We have intimate class sizes, eager students, and the autonomy to design instruction that we know is best for kids. In addition to participating in dynamic classes, our students work in cross grade-level groups on multi-curricular problem-based learning units throughout the year. Our faculty and staff are a fun, enthusiastic team who share a love of teaching and a passion for creating dynamic learning experiences that inspire students’ love of learning and foster their academic and social maturation. By focusing on student development of responsibility and strong moral character, we equip students to excel in all areas of their lives. As a young school of 17 years, we continue to grow by offering various professional growth opportunities to our staff - come grow with us. Palisades Episcopal School Mission Statement: Palisades Episcopal School is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit.
Palisades Episcopal School Statistics:
* Average faculty and staff tenure = 6.1 years
* Services 287 students in grades JK-8
* JK & K optimal class size = 18 students
* Grades 1-8 optimal class size = 20 students
* Average student-to-teacher ration = 9:1
FAQ’s:
Q: Does PES offer benefits?
A: Yes, full-time employee benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and retirement.
Q: Does PES offer paid time off?
A: Yes
Q: Does PES pay for professional development?
A: Yes, we offer a variety of on-site and off-campus professional development opportunities.
Q: Does PES offer opportunities to get involved in other school activities?
A: Yes, faculty and staff are encouraged to get involved in coaching sports, dramatic arts, and other extracurricular activities.
Address:
13120 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte NC 28278
Main School Phone:
704-583-1825
Dec 18, 2024
Full time
Lower School Director
Palisades Episcopal School Charlotte, NC, USA
Lower School Director Palisades Episcopal School is seeking a creative, passionate, enthusiastic administrator with a lifelong love of learning to fill the role of Lower School Director. The Lower School at Palisades Episcopal School has a current enrollment of 195 students with 20 classroom teachers and teaching assistants. PES Lower School includes Junior Kindergarten through fourth grade programs with 2 classes per grade level. Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes have an optimal class size of 18 each, and first through fourth grade classes have an optimal class size of 20 each. The Lower School at Palisades Episcopal School provides a learning environment which cultivates a joyful love of learning through hands-on, engaging activities that teach children how to think, not what to think. A growing Social- Emotional Learning program, Responsive Classroom’s morning meetings, devotions, Faith Studies, service projects and empathetic educators all contribute to students...