PYP Lead Teacher (K-5), Maternity Leave
PYP Lead Teacher (K-5), Maternity Leave
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Job Description
Job Description: PYP Lead Teacher (Maternity Coverage)
Position Details:
Type: Full-Time Hourly
Dates: August 11 2025 TBD
Work Schedule:
MondayWednesday Friday: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (includes staff meetings/professional development)
Location: On-site at Daystar Academy
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Education or a related field
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education
Valid Professional Educator License (PEL)
Experience with IB PYP framework and/or Responsive Classroom practices
Job Summary:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the instructional program in a consistent engaging and innovative manner. This role includes developing unit plans that align with both the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and Common Core State Standards.
In addition to academic responsibilities Lead Teachers are expected to integrate faith-based principles into their instruction fostering students growth across academic social emotional and spiritual domains. Instructional practices are data-driven with regular assessments used to inform teaching strategies and support individual student development.
For more information about the IB teaching approach please visit: The IB Teaching Style
All Staff Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe school environment both indoors and outdoors in accordance with building operation protocols (keys fobs alarm codes) the Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices.
- Participate in a brief staff prayer at 7:35 AM Monday through Thursday in the Gathering Place.
- Engage in school events to promote and strengthen positive school culture.
- Complete assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
- Fulfill essential job functions as outlined in your specific job description; during drills or emergencies assist as needed.
- Be punctual appropriately dressed and prepared for work at designated days/times.
Essential Job Functions PYP Lead Teacher
As a PYP Lead Teacher at Daystar Academy responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Instruction & Curriculum
- Provide a safe nurturing learning environment grounded in Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices.
- Plan and deliver instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards (or other applicable standards such as NGSS) in accordance with the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Standards and Practices as well as Daystars curricular expectations.
- Complete all IB requirements related to unit and lesson planning instruction assessment and reflection.
- Submit lesson plans as required by the Program Coordinator.
- Use data and reflection to inform and improve instructional practices with a focus on student growth.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Guide and coach the PYP Support Teacher to facilitate small group instruction class activities and task delegation effectively.
- Actively participate in collaborative planning professional learning communities and school-wide initiatives.
- Support and promote a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among all staff and stakeholders.
Assessment & Feedback
- Maintain accurate records of student progress using assessment data to support and extend learning as needed.
- Collect and curate student work samples and engagement artifacts using Toddles portfolio feature as guided by the Lower and Middle School Coordinator.
- Provide timely meaningful assessment feedback to students and parents and regularly update digital platforms with progress data.
- Participate in and contribute to parent-teacher conferences progress reports and ongoing communication regarding student academic and behavioral development.
Professional Expectations
- Reflect on teaching practice through the development and review of annual professional goals in accordance with Daystar Academys staff evaluation process.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings devotionals/prayers and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students families and staff members at all times.
Classroom Environment
- Create and maintain a clean creative and organized classroom that promotes learning and student responsibility.
- Model and promote respectful use of classroom materials and shared spaces.
- Execute administrative and classroom maintenance duties as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
Community Engagement & Representation
- Build trust and foster positive relationships with students families and colleagues through consistent respectful and professional communication.
- Represent Daystar Academy with integrity and excellence in all interactions.
- Uphold all school procedures policies and the established chain of command.
- Supervise students and assist with school-related duties as assigned.
Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore discover and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity problem solving and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and Gods Kingdom.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based culturally-engaged globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
Daystars mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based culturally-engaged globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
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