The Mount Vernon School

The Mount Vernon School, established in 1972, is a day school in Sandy Springs, Atlanta serving over 1,000 students from age six weeks through grade 12. The 47-acre campus sits in the heart of a suburban Atlanta community. Unlike boarding schools, day positions here allow teachers to maintain their own households while working full-time during school hours. The vertical structure—spanning infancy to high school on one campus—means faculty witness how early instruction shapes student growth across years.

Teaching at The Mount Vernon School centers on inquiry and real-world application. The school grounds inquiry with Christian values and college readiness. Faculty hire across English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, world languages (French, Latin, Spanish), arts, and athletics. Roles span multiple grade bands, so a math or English teacher might work with middle school and high school students, or an elementary teacher might mentor younger learners moving into upper grades.

Day school positions carry specific advantages for Georgia educators. You keep evenings and weekends for family and personal life. The 47-acre campus includes athletic facilities, arts spaces, and outdoor areas that expand teaching beyond the classroom. The school has operated for over 50 years, meaning established professional development structures and stable hiring practices exist. Compensation and benefits reflect a mature independent school with significant enrollment and resources.

For teachers seeking a large independent day school in the Atlanta area, The Mount Vernon School offers scope, stability, and the chance to see how your instruction connects across grade levels.