What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School - Village Lead Teacher position at Chadwick School?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Chadwick School - Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Job Category
Education
Elementary School - Village Lead Teacher
Position Summary for Village Lead Teacher
Reports to : Village Director
Lead teacher is needed with previous experience in elementary education and deep curriculum and instructional knowledge.
The Chadwick Village School has two classes of approximately 20 students at each grade level. The lead teacher will work closely with an associate teacher shared across the grade-level team with specialist teachers who support the program.
Village teachers use a combination of student-centered teaching philosophies and methodologies in a program focused on building the habits, skills, and attitudes that prepare children for lifelong learning as global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead. This program is based on Chadwick's core competencies of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, cultural competence and core values of honesty, compassion, responsibility, fairness, and respect.
Major Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of elementary school-aged children
- Model the Chadwick core values and helps provide a joyful, inclusive school experience within and beyond the classroom
- Teach whole class and small groups of children core curriculum
- Integrate rich hands-on experiences and explorations
- Collaborate with grade-level team, division, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Village Instructional Coaches to design coherent, integrated curriculum that aligns with the Village program and scope and sequence
- Work with Director of Teaching and Learning, Village Instructional Coaches, and peers to strengthen pedagogy and take advantage of professional development opportunities
- Teach daily reading and writing using a workshop approach
- Teach daily math using the Math in Focus (Singapore Math) program (although there may be an option to teach reading to both sections rather than math)
- Teach integrated social studies content and skills
- Individualize learning through differentiation that helps build concepts and extend learning
- Use learning experiences and assessments to inform instruction and create individualized and small group learning experiences
- Use Responsive Classroom structures and principles to inform effective classroom routines and management
- Demonstrate the ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice
- Incorporate the development of social-emotional and problem-solving skills
- Participate in faculty duties, such as student supervision during recess, lunch, and dismissal
- Collaborate with learning specialist and school counselor on academic, social, or emotional issues
- Attend weekly faculty meetings, student support meetings, and professional development days
- Communicate with parents in a timely manner, including emails, report cards, and narrative comments
- Assist with back to school events, open house, concerts, and admission programming as needed
- Attend week-long outdoor education trip with grade level when relevant
- Mentor and collaborate with grade-level Associate Teacher and manage time-keeping records
- Help plan and supervise field trips or in-house experiences that relate to learning
- Stay updated on curriculum and trends
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, experience and skill requirements
Qualifications :
Compensation :
Anticipated base compensation is $75,000-$95,000 based on experience. The position will begin August 2025.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
CLEARANCES
Required Screenings : TB assessment Clearances : Livescan background check
Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
