Lead Teacher Lower Village Elementary School - South Academy Dr HR Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States

Description · Lead Teacher - Lower Village/Elementary School · Position Summary for Lower Village Lead Teacher (K-2) · Reports to: Lower Village Director  · Lower elementary Lead teacher needed with previous experience in primary elementary education and deep curriculum and inst ...

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Lead Teacher - Lower Village/Elementary School

Position Summary for Lower Village Lead Teacher (K-2)

Reports to: Lower Village Director 

Lower elementary Lead teacher needed with previous experience in primary elementary education and deep curriculum and instructional knowledge.

The Chadwick Lower Village School has two classes of approximately 20 students at each grade level. The lead teacher will work closely with an associate teacher shared across the grade-level team with specialist teachers who support the program.

Village teachers use a combination of student-centered teaching philosophies and methodologies in a program focused on building the habits, skills, and attitudes that prepare children for lifelong learning as global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead. This program is based on Chadwick's core competencies of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, cultural competence and core values of honesty, compassion, responsibility, fairness, and respect.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of lower elementary school-aged children 
• Model the Chadwick core values and help provide a joyful, inclusive school experience within and beyond the classroom
• Teach whole class and small groups of children core curriculum
• Integrate rich hands-on experiences and explorations
• Collaborate with grade-level team, division, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, and Lower Village Instructional Coach to design coherent, integrated curriculum that aligns with the Village program and scope and sequence
• Work with administrators and peers to strengthen pedagogy and take advantage of professional development opportunities
• Teach daily phonics, reading, and writing using an evidence-based approach 
• Teach daily math using the Math in Focus (Singapore Math) program 
• Teach integrated social studies content and skills
• Individualize learning through differentiation that helps build concepts and extend learning
• Use learning experiences and assessments to inform instruction and create individualized and small group learning experiences
• Use Responsive Classroom structures and principles to inform effective classroom routines and management
• Demonstrate the ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity and belonging
• Incorporate the development of social-emotional and problem-solving skills
• Participate in faculty duties, such as student supervision during recess, lunch, arrival and dismissal
• Collaborate with learning specialist and school counselor on academic, social, or emotional issues
• Attend weekly grade-level planning meetings, as well as faculty meetings, student support meetings, and professional development days
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner, including emails, parent teacher conferences, and report cards, including narrative comments
• Assist with back to school events, open house, concerts, and admission programming as needed
• Mentor and collaborate with Associate Teacher
• Help plan and supervise field trips or in-house experiences that relate to learning
• Stay updated on curriculum and trends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; master's degree and 5 years elementary teaching experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of elementary school-aged children and knowledge of subjects taught
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including Mac and Google platforms
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; joyful, enthusiastic, and reflective
• Evidence of lifelong learning and professional development
• Knowledge of anti-bias teaching practices, Responsive Classroom, and mindfulness is helpful

Compensation:

Anticipated base compensation is $78,000-$95,000 based on credentials and experience. The position will begin August 2026.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• May be required to sit while operating word processing equipment for up to 2-3 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

 CLEARANCES

Required Screenings: TB assessment Clearances: Livescan background check

 Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the position.