Elementary Lead Teacher

One City Schools, Inc.•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

One City Schools is seeking an Elementary Lead Teacher to guide K–5 students through transformational learning experiences. The teacher creates a warm, nurturing classroom environment where students build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, develop strong character, and master essential knowledge. Working within the EL Education framework, the teacher designs engaging units of study that support deep understanding and prepare students for middle school and beyond. This is a full-time, 11-month assignment of 40+ hours per week in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
Valid Wisconsin Educators License or evidence of a licensure pathway.
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
Commitment to working with diverse racial and cultural populations.
Passion for working with young children and their families.
Growth mindset and openness to evaluation, coaching, and feedback.
Innovative thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork and the shared mission.
Energy, flexibility, and willingness to embrace strategic change for scholar success.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with urban and diverse populations.
Experience with EL Education or project-based learning.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative units of study aligned with State Standards and the EL Education curriculum.
Design lesson plans that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and character development across math, science, and social studies.
Use formative and summative assessments to gauge learning and provide timely feedback.
Implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to address diverse learning needs.
Stay current with curriculum, child development, and educational best practices.
Establish safe, collaborative, celebratory, and intellectually challenging classroom cultures.
Build positive, engaging relationships with families and use community-building practices, including meaningful rituals and traditions.
Maintain effective classroom structures that promote active, student-driven learning and keep instructional materials organized.
Use evidence and data to inform instruction and creative resource utilization.
Involve parents and community volunteers in the educational process.
Participate in curriculum reviews and provide feedback on program effectiveness.
Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborative grade-level planning.
Work cooperatively across instruction, assessment, and classroom management.

Benefits

14 PTO days plus holidays, spring break, and winter break.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program.
Automatic admission for age-eligible children to One City Schools.
On-campus infant care program with discounted rates.
Access to 2K–3K programs with discounted tuition.
Home ownership support through the Own-It Program, with down payment grants available.
Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning.
Dedicated planning time.