Lead Teacher, 4th Grade (25-26 SY)

Destine Prep Charter School • Schenectady, NY

19h

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Destine Prep, you’re not just teaching lessons — you’re shaping futures.
You’ll be both an instructional leader and a culture builder, designing engaging, standards-aligned lessons that bring learning to life, while nurturing a classroom environment where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of excellence.
You’ll collaborate closely with your Associate Teacher, serve as a mentor and model for best practices, and continuously grow through coaching and professional development.
If you’re driven by purpose, love a challenge, and believe every child can thrive with the right support, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• A NYS Teaching License (or willingness to pursue certification)
• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in a charter or public school setting
• A belief that all students can achieve at high levels, no exceptions
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous growth
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and a team-first mindset
• A passion for creating a warm, structured, and inspiring classroom

Responsibilities

• Bring learning to life. Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons aligned to NYS standards.
• Lead with love (and structure). Maintain a joyful, focused classroom culture that balances high expectations with high support.
• Be a data detective. Use student data to drive instruction and personalize learning.
• Grow together. Partner with your Associate Teacher, coach, and leadership team to refine your craft and celebrate wins.
• Be a community builder. Connect with families, celebrate student growth, and help lead school events like report card nights, family celebrations, and field trips.
• Model continuous learning. Participate in ongoing professional development and help shape the academic excellence of our school.
• Support every scholar. Provide one-on-one or small-group intervention to ensure every student gets what they need to succeed.

Benefits

• ✨ Mission-Driven Work: You’ll help redefine what’s possible for students in Schenectady.
• 🎯 Growth-Focused Culture: Weekly coaching, collaborative planning, and meaningful feedback.
• 💪 Team That Feels Like Family: Supportive, passionate colleagues who lift each other up.
• 🎨 Joyful Environment: We take our work seriously — but we also laugh, celebrate, and have fun along the way.
• 🌍 Commitment to Equity: We’re building a future where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time