Primary School Lead Teacher

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Posted: 21-Mar-25

Location: Dallas, Texas

Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Categories

Early Childhood

Salary Details

St. John’s Episcopal School Benefit Package – Updated March, 2025

• Base Salary – payable monthly over 12 months, the last working day of the month o All applicable federal taxes are withheld o All deductions elected by the employee
• FICA and Med FICA – 7.65% paid by employer/7.65% paid by employee
• Medical Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois o The School is a member of the ISAS Trust. The medical plan is overseen by a Board of Directors of the Trust. The Board of Directors is comprised of one representative from each participating school. The Trust is a MEWA operating in the State of Texas. While the Board oversees the Plan Benefits, Blue Cross/Blue Shield administers the plan in conjunction with Ameri-Ben who reviews and pays claims. The employee pays 25% of his/her coverage for the first year of plan participation. After one year of participation, the School pays 100% of the employee’s medical, pharmacy and dental coverage. Family coverage is available to the employee at 100% cost to the employee. There are 2 medical choice options: ?CDHP – high deductible plan, employee will be compensated $1,000 annually to help offset the high deductible through an HSA account. ?Co-Pay – PPO plan, employee may participate in an FSA (Flexible Spending Account) on a voluntary basis. The School pays the monthly FSA fees. oDental Insurance – Cigna Dental is the administrator for our Dental Plan. oPharmacy – CVS/Caremark administers our pharmacy p
  
  

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Position Purpose

This full-time position requires the teacher to teach multiple subject areas to approximately 12-14 pre-kindergarten students (four years old) in a self-contained classroom that values project-based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. In a nurturing environment, the classroom teacher must integrate developmentally appropriate teaching of core curriculum skills in reading and writing readiness, handwriting, math, science, and social studies. Students have access to 1:1 iPads, and teachers are expected to leverage technology, when appropriate, as an integral part of the learning experience. This position supervises students within the classroom and other assigned areas. A full-time teaching assistant is also present in the School, and students have P.E., music, art, and Godly Play, which specialists lead.

Key Accountabilities

• Guide the development of age-appropriate skills across all curricular areas.
• Foster a culturally competent classroom by establishing and maintaining a respectful and conscientious environment.
• Participate in continuous curriculum evaluation and collaborate with grade-level peers and integrated arts, drama, and technology specialists to extend and enrich the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the grade-level team on curriculum planning, evaluation, and direction. As part of that work, the grade-level team will ensure the curriculum aligns with the progression of Primary School skills in all subjects taught.
• Serve on one or more subject-specific vertical teams to ensure curriculum alignment and appropriate skill progression through Primary and into Lower and Middle School.
• Maintain curriculum documentation following Primary School division requirements.
• Understand and meet the developmental and academic needs of pre-kindergarten students of varying academic, social, and emotional abilities. Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Adapt instructional strategies to accommodate the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences according to the accommodations outlined in Student Support Plans.
• Provide feedback to students and parents using tools, including quarterly skill reports, in-person and video conferences, phone calls, emails, and one-on-one meetings. The teacher is expected to write thoughtful, meaningful, and well-articulated comments that reflect students’ progress and give specific direction for growth.
• Maintain daily lesson plans and effectively use the Student Information System, Learning Management System, and other online tools. The teacher is expected to record attendance, grade books, and reports electronically.
• Attend and contribute to regular grade?level, vertical, divisional, and all-employee meetings.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, and carpool duty.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional modalities based on whether learning occurs on campus, at home, or in a hybrid/blended environment. Demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to plan, organize, teach, and communicate in a combined in-person/online class and synchronous and asynchronous online environments.
• Assist with planning and participating in class field trips, whether virtual or day trips.
  
  

Opportunities and Challenges

Skills

The teacher plays a pivotal role in the life of a St. John’s student. The teacher is a team member who helps students develop the habits, skills, and attitudes they will continue to hone throughout Primary School. The teacher must:

• Model the St. John’s Code of respect, responsibility, honesty, and care.
• Demonstrate clarity in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Embrace the School’s Episcopal Identity, ethos, and commitment to respecting the dignity of each individual.
  
  

Growth Mindset

• Collaborate with colleagues on the development of curriculum and practice of instructional strategies.
• Leverage the Student Formation Team's knowledge, skills, and abilities to support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Pursue growth in relevant technology skills.
• Network with peers at other local and national independent and Episcopal schools.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth. Able to meaningfully receive, reflect on, and apply feedback to professional development.
• Attend conferences and professional meetings to remain current with grade-level curriculum, instructional strategies, culturally responsive instruction, and social and emotional learning.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience teaching early childhood or lower elementary grades. Independent school experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver lessons in hybrid/blended and online learning environments.
• Experience with Responsive Classroom is a plus.
• Must meet minimum technology proficiency standards, including the ability to work in online Student Information and Learning Management Systems, schedule and conduct classes via Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and use the Microsoft 365 suite.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Ability to work for extended periods, including weeknights and weekends when required.
• Ability to work with children and adults in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work in on-campus, home, and field trip settings.
  
  

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About St. John's Episcopal School

St. John’s is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving up to 500 students in grades pre-k through eight. Located in a park-like setting on 10 acres in East Dallas, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission – one dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment. We think of St. John’s not only as a School, but also as a very special kind of community. We seek to employ people who – regardless of the role they play in the School – understand that they impact the lives of our students, families, and colleagues. The St. John’s Code calls us to model honesty and respectfulness in our relationships, responsibility in the performance of our assignments, and a caring attitude that extends to all members of our community. Do you dream of becoming the best educator you can be? Of coming to work each day with a sense of mastery, belonging, and purpose? Of working with fun, collegial, collaborative, growth-minded professionals? If so, you could thrive at St. John’s. In our commitment to diversity and equi...ty, St. John’s Episcopal School does not discriminate regarding race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, marital status, religion, military status, and/or any protected category. This commitment extends to our employment, educational, admission, and financial-aid policies, and other school-administered programs.

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