Lower School Lead Teacher

The Hudson School; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Lower School Lead Teacher, where you will inspire young minds through a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Collaborate with a dedicated team to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring the growth and development of each student. This full-time position starts in the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing professional development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with children and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school’s mission with Lower School students.
• Participate in evaluation and professional growth cycles.
• Supervise and ensure safety of students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Respect

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Job description

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Location: 422 Willow Avenue

Full-time position starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Under the supervision of the Lower School Head, a lead teacher at The Hudson School works to promote the school’s mission with students in the Lower School.

Mission: The Hudson School provides intellectually inquisitive students with a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking and intellectual risk-taking. Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning and service. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced and creative interdisciplinary curriculum.

Essential Qualities

Teacher knowledge and skills work together with teacher dispositions (which include values, attitudes, aspirations, motivation) to promote positive outcomes in the life of each student. The work of any teacher or specialist at The Hudson School is to grow and demonstrate the following characteristics that lead to effective teaching and ultimately student development, growth and achievement:professional knowledge (a working understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach is preferred), Instructional planning and delivery (including a working understanding of Understanding by Design), assessment, learning environment (Responsive Classroom training is a plus), and professionalism.

Lead Teacher Additional Responsibilities

Many teacher responsibilities fall into these areas:

• Supervision/Safety
• Record-Keeping and Documentation
• Communication with Families
• Collaboration and Collegiality
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  
  

Evaluation/Professional Growth

• Teachers participate in a cycle of evaluation that is outlined in the handbook.
• Teachers will participate in professional development sessions as determined in collaboration with school leadership
• Teachers may be required to participate in courses in Abuse Prevention, First Aid, CPR, and/or medical administration at the expense of the school and as requested by the school
  
  

Qualifications

The Hudson School teachers will generally have at least the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university acquired or in progress or equivalent experience
• Have a deep interest in children and the ability to connect with them
• Be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Be able to collaborate with others in an open way
• Be able to work both indoors and outdoors
• Be able to bend or kneel to facilitate communication with young children, climb multiple flights of stairs while supervising children, and maintain a high level of activity while supervising children
• Treat all members of The Hudson School community with respect and civility
• Upon employment, be able to pass criminal background checks
  
  

Teachers from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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