Lower School Lead Teacher - Leave Replacement

Greenhills School•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

With the recent unification of a local pre-K–8 independent school, Greenhills will open its doors in the fall of 2026 to a lower school campus with an eventual capacity of 150–180 students, bringing the total Greenhills School enrollment to 850–900. Greenhills seeks a dynamic, experienced, passionate, and nurturing educator to join the lower school faculty. The Lower School Lead Teacher oversees the daily operations of a self-contained general education classroom of approximately 15 students, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young students across grades PreK to 5th. This role includes teaching research-informed core curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics and social studies, fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues, and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. The teacher is responsible for supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth while ensuring consistent supervision and high-quality care. Greenhills School is eager to consider applications from a diverse mix of talented, student-centered educators and role models who bring joy and good humor to our classrooms, fields, and offices, employ a broad array of effective instructional methods, work collaboratively with colleagues, solicit and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming inclusive community.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in education (or a related field) required
Five (5) or more years teaching experience at the elementary level preferred.
Substantial expertise in the field
Student-centered educator
Skilled in fostering persistent problem solving
Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessments
Knowledgeable about children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development
Willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present
Professional oral and written communicator.
Follow state, federal, and Greenhills School guidelines including immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training.
Fingerprinting and a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment.
Able to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Graduate work in education (or a related field) desired.

Responsibilities

Teach a self-contained multi-age section of 1st and 2nd grade students in collaboration with a full-time associate teacher
Collaborate with divisional colleagues on pedagogy and curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics and social studies.
Design an environment that responds to children’s individual developmental levels; physical, social, and emotional needs; as well as current interests. Instruction should reflect observations and assessments of individual children and small groups of children.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster academic and social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
Reflect on instructional practices and seek out opportunities for professional development.
Demonstrate respect for diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences that reflect community.
Practice clear, timely and professional communication with students, parents and colleagues.
Create documentation of children’s learning and development through curricular assessments and written narrative comments.
Attend regular faculty meetings and occasional weeknight or weekend school events.
Mentor and assign responsibilities to an associate teacher.
Maintain classroom budget.