Lead Teacher

Lupine Lane; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lupine Lane in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Teacher to plan and lead their class in alignment with the school’s philosophy, curriculum and standards. You will be the primary communicator with families and ensure engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.

The role requires creating lesson plans, guiding activities, and partnering with families to support each child’s growth. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Plan and lead a class according to the school’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Communicate with families as the primary classroom liaison.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate teaching and safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan topics, weekly intentions and culminating presentations.
• Prepare materials and ensure engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
• Lead classroom activities and use technology pedagogically.
• Complete assessments of each student twice per academic year.
• Maintain welcoming, organized classroom environments.
• Confer with families through meetings and ongoing communication.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Developmentally appropriate teaching

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

This is a salaried position, however, it is broken down to an hourly rate for ease of understanding.

The Lead Teacher’s primary responsibilities are to plan and lead their class according to the school’s philosophy, curriculum and standards. The Lead Teacher is also the primary communicator with the families of the children in their class.

Philosophy and Curriculum

• Develop Topic Studies, Weekly Intentions and manifestations that embody LL’s philosophy and curriculum. This includes a final presentation of the culminating results of the Topic Study.
• Complete, post and email Weekly Intentions completed before school begins each Monday.
• Ensure classroom materials, supplies and teaching are developmentally appropriate.
• Challenge children with stimulating interactions and materials.
• Deliver information in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Use technology in an intentional and pedagogical context.
• Complete Lupine Lane’s Key Developmental Goal Assessment once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester for each student in the lead teacher’s class.

Physical Environment

• Create and maintain a welcoming and stimulating classroom.
• Arrange the classroom to allow for proper supervision and engagement.
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness daily.
• Be resourceful and respectful with school materials and supplies.
• Maintain common area organization.
• Ensure the classroom reflects evidence of learning.
• Use school-provided technology in a pedagogical context.
• Refrain from bringing in any personal technology into the classroom.

Interactions with Children

• Able to lift 35 pounds.
• Exhibit mutual respect with children.
• Use developmentally appropriate interactions with children.
• Welcome each child upon arrival.
• Adhere to positive discipline policy.
• Use a pleasant tone and mild manner.
• Use no more than 2 copied sheets per child per week.
• Focus on any screen (computer, iPad) should be no more than 2 minutes when children are present, even if another teacher or caregiver is present.
• Complete administrative work when children are not present.

Interactions with Families

• Warmly greet families and check each child in and out as he/she arrives and leaves.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Mindful of individual time during pick up and drop off.
• Use positive and appropriate words and body language.
• Work as a team with families to promote each child’s best interests. This may include additional and individualized communication including meetings, phone calls and emails.
• Conduct at least two family/teacher conferences with each family in class, each school year and provide Lupine Lane’s Key Developmental Goals Assessment and Literacy and Math Assessment to family.