Lead Upper Elementary Teacher
About The Position
St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School seeks an experienced Lead Upper Elementary Teacher, starting in September 2026. We seek an enthusiastic and collegial teacher with experience in the middle elementary school grades. The Lead Upper Elementary School Teacher is responsible for leading instructional practices within the upper division, ensuring high-quality education, and supporting both teachers and students in achieving academic excellence. This role combines classroom teaching with leadership duties, including curriculum development, staff mentoring, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in education, including a Master's degree and at least three years of teaching experience. They should be highly skilled at establishing effective rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. They should be dedicated to nurturing the passions and talents of their students; developing each student’s skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to build, assess, and integrate curriculum across disciplines. They should be dedicated to fostering student success and well-being beyond their classroom.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
- At least three years of teaching experience at the elementary level
- Strong knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to inspire and motivate both students and staff
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to establish effective rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
Responsibilities
- Leading instructional practices within the upper division
- Ensuring high-quality education
- Supporting both teachers and students in achieving academic excellence
- Classroom teaching
- Curriculum development
- Staff mentoring
- Maintaining a positive learning environment
- Nurturing the passions and talents of students
- Developing each student’s skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to build, assess, and integrate curriculum across disciplines
- Fostering student success and well-being beyond their classroom
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
