We empower extraordinary learners and foster an inclusive, innovative environment for educators and staff.
Position Summary
The Teacher inspires and challenges students to achieve learning objectives and grow as kind and ethical members of a global community. Teachers empower learners to become self-aware, confident, innovative, and collaborative change agents who honor diversity and work toward enhancing their world. At Lincoln, Teachers create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation for Learning
- Plan and prepare classes using Lincoln planning templates, collaborating with colleagues to establish instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Prepare engaging, high-quality instruction and assignments, including materials for substitute teachers when needed.
Cultivating Learning Communities and a Sense of Belonging
- Create a classroom environment that supports learning and is appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
- Encourage positive classroom behavior, address minor discipline issues, and implement Lincoln’s educational philosophy and instructional goals.
Delivery of Instruction
- Align instruction with learning objectives, school standards, and the Attributes of a Lincoln Learner. Use evidence-based instructional methods and appropriate materials, including technology, to support diverse learners.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and departments to meet the needs of all students.
Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up
- Assess student learning regularly using multiple methods.
- Provide feedback and progress reports as required, and maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.
Family and Community Partnership
- Maintain open communication with students and families regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Participate in scheduled school events outside regular hours, such as conferences, that support student learning and the school’s educational mission.
Professional Responsibilities
- Promote intercultural competence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
- Help ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Uphold school policies and guidelines, attend faculty meetings, contribute to co-curricular activities, maintain cooperative relationships, participate in professional learning, and perform duties such as supervision, proctoring, or substitutions as assigned.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification appropriate to the subject and grade level.
Languages
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Full professional fluency in English is required, as all classes are taught in English.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including students requiring learning interventions or English language learner (ELL) support.
- Knowledge of educational philosophy, instructional methods, classroom management, and student assessment.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and create a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Experience designing and implementing transdisciplinary learning through integrated units.
- Proficiency with educational software, digital tools, and online resources to enhance learning.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to continuous professional learning and development.
- Ability to contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Commitment to Lincoln’s mission and the development of learners as Thinkers & Researchers, Communicators, Self-Navigators, and Advocates for Change.
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.