Temporary Lower School Lead Teacher

Overview

Position:
Temporary Lower School Lead Teacher for LOA

Report to:
Lower School Division Head

Department:
Faculty

FTE: 100%

Work Hours:

7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

FLSA Classification:
Salary, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000

Agreement Dates:
March 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026

Applications:
We are accepting applications for this position until February 20, 2026. Following this date, our hiring team will review all resumes to identify top candidates for the next stage of the hiring process.

The Temporary Lower School Teacher reports directly to their Division Head and designs and delivers the classroom program and curriculum aligned with the School’s mission. They create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the safety (physical and emotional) of all students during all activities and interactions. The teacher fosters professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues through timely, clear, and kind communication.

The Lower School Lead Teacher will be responsible for one class of students in a specific grade level.

A lower school teacher should have strong understanding and experience in teaching the foundational skills of English language arts, math, social studies, and social emotional learning. The teacher should have a broad understanding of the developmental levels of their grade and anticipate 80-100 minutes of daily prep time for a full-time role.

• Serve as a coach
• Attend outdoor education activities
• Additional duties related to the admissions process

• Desire to teach elementary and/or middle school-aged students
• Strong understanding of best practices in education, including:
• Child development
• Culturally responsive pedagogy
• Diverse learning profiles
• Classroom management
• Responsive classroom
• Restorative practices
• Content-specific knowledge
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage classroom behavior
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professionalism and tact in fast-paced settings
• Technology skills to track attendance and grades and to leverage technology in lessons

The School may amend and modify the job description and the employee handbook at any time.

• Arrive on time daily and remain on campus during work hours; notify your supervisor if you will not be on campus for the entire school day
• Ensure teaching and learning is developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and engaging
• Provide students with voice and choice, with clear scaffolds and supports
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects aligned to scope and sequence
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and families
• Create, assign, and grade various formative and summative assessments; provide rubrics or tools for student self-assessment
• Track and evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback on progress (academic and social-emotional)
• Develop strategies to support students with varying abilities and needs; participate in meetings, training, and planning to support each child
• Work with students in whole, small, and one-on-one settings
• Inform Leadership Team of significant changes in a student’s goals, strengths, and growth areas
• Partner with Leadership Team to implement Student Support or Learning Plans
• Identify opportunities to connect curriculum to real-life experiences

• Prioritize safety and security in all activities
• Foster trust and openness with students and families
• Establish and maintain a values-based classroom culture
• Establish norms, routines, and expectations to support a positive learning environment
• Address behavior as a learning opportunity and provide supports as needed
• Collaborate with Leadership Team for identified student needs

• Promote the School’s mission and policies to parents
• Maintain regular, professional communication with families
• Lead parent/guardian conferences (fall and spring) when serving as homeroom teacher or advisor, sharing student work, data, and progress

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