Founding Teacher / School Leader

Primer; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Equity in Primer

National network of peers and mentors

Job summary

An educational organization in Mobile is seeking a Founding Teacher / School Leader to launch and lead a new K-8 school focused on mastery-based learning. This full-time role follows an eight-month paid Fellowship that prepares exceptional educators for leadership responsibilities. Candidates should have classroom experience and a passion for creating impactful educational environments. Competitive salary and benefits are included, along with a national network for support and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in the classroom for years.
• Ability to engage families and recruit students.
• Leadership skills to build and lead a school.
• Experience building and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Master Primer's culture, commitments, and academic model.
• Build your team and prepare to open a school.
• Step into the role of a Primer Leader.

Skills

Classroom experience

Leadership skills

Community engagement

Recruitment

Job description

Join to apply for the Founding Teacher / School Leader role at Primer

You’ve been in the classroom for years, and you know kids deserve more than what they’re getting. Maybe you’ve imagined opening a school that truly meets the needs of your community.

Primer helps exceptional educators launch K-8 schools in their communities through the Primer Fellowship, the program that prepares you to build and lead a school that takes kids seriously.

What the Fellowship Looks Like

The Fellowship is an eight-month, part‑time program that prepares you to launch and lead a new Primer school, a small K-8 school built on mastery-based learning, real-world projects, and a culture that takes kids seriously.

• Master Primer’s culture, commitments, and academic model.
• Engage families and recruit students in your community alongside Primer Admissions.
• Build your team and prepare to open a school that’s built to last.

The paid Fellowship includes weekly live programming, online coursework, and hands‑on fieldwork that you can fit alongside your current job, because big leaps start small.

After the Fellowship

By August 2026, you'll open the doors of a new Primer campus in Mobile and step into the role of a Primer Leader: an educator who teaches, leads, and builds.

Those who complete the program will step into a full‑time leadership role with:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity in Primer.
• A newly formed campus team, teaching and leading at a brand-new Primer school.
• A national network of peers and mentors shaping the future of American education.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education

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