Elementary School Lead Teacher

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 64622 - 114976

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Latin School of Chicago is seeking an experienced full-time Lower School/Elementary Lead Teacher to join our team starting in the Fall 2026.

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished educator who enjoys teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

Our Lower School/Elementary Lead Teacher teaches core curriculum; literacy mathematics and social studies in a self-contained classroom. This position works in collaboration with other members of the Lower School team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement unit plans and implement age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of childrens development in their care
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the childrens learning and growth
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the childrens background by incorporating the cultural linguistic and familial values and beliefs into daily instruction
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play motor-skill activities and safety
Strong technology skills and the ability to fully embed technology into the instructional program
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Assess student progress towards learning targets objectives expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration
Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students parents staff and community members by communicating in a tactful courteous and confidential manner
Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social/emotional growth of all students
Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
Maintain a safe organized classroom which supports students independent learning collaboration and choice
Write personalized detailed narratives throughout the year that effectively and accurately communicate the childs progress in all subject areas
Attend and participate in all aspect of lower school life (grade level meetings vertical team meetings assemblies parent communication divisional and cross-divisional meetings)
Direct and mentor assistant teachers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
Fulfill the role of cooperating teacher for assistant teachers completing student teaching requirements
Actively participate in on-going embedded professional development and professional learning communities

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in education and 3-5 years teaching experience is required
Masters degree in elementary education or a related field is preferred
3 years experience teaching and designing curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices for children 5-10 years of age
Commitment to inclusivity collaboration and professionalism.
Strong technology skills and the ability to fully embed technology into the instructional program
Strong interpersonal skills: diplomatic collaborative and proactive with flexibility when needed
Positive resourceful and confident attitude; a creative problem poser and solver.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity collaboration and professionalism.
Experience implementing or familiarity with the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching

Please include a letter of interest/cover letter with your application

Latin School embraces diversity of people cultures and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

DescriptionLatin School of Chicago is seeking an experienced full-time Lower School/Elementary Lead Teacher to join our team starting in the Fall 2026.Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people cul...