Primary School Lead Teacher

Marin Primary & Middle School•Larkspur, CA

2d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Marin Primary & Middle School is seeking a Primary School (K-4th) Lead Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching this age group and prior experience in the development and delivery of a well-rounded and comprehensive curriculum at the elementary level. Teachers at MP&MS work to understand each student from multiple perspectives and use an integrated and interactive approach to learning. They build meaningful bonds with students, maintain high academic standards, teach children to engage in respectful and kind behavior, and promote a love of learning. MP&MS teachers embrace and foster the school mission: We inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and build connections to empower all students to make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, teaching credential or advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience preferred
A passionate commitment to creating an innovative and joyful learning environment for students
Knowledge of curriculum development and differentiated instruction
Broad knowledge and an appreciation of child development
Creativity, flexibility, and a growth mindset, with interest in being part of a community of learners
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning
A commitment to pursuing professional growth opportunities on an ongoing basis
Experience with and/or a desire to grow in the area of DEIB from a personal and programmatic perspective

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Responsive Classroom is desired

Responsibilities

Lead a self-contained Primary School classroom of 15-20 students
Design and implement programs to actively engage students in making connections, solving problems, and thinking independently; develop and teach thematic units and daily lessons in all core curricular areas using the school's grade-level curriculum and emergent topics that arise from student and teacher interests
Create a learning environment in which students can successfully grow and thrive as they develop both autonomy and self-awareness, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate with classmates as they learn, work, and play together
Integrate explicit social-emotional literacy teaching into the program and in support of the K-4 program
Use a variety of assessment strategies, including formative, summative, and standardized assessments, to monitor student progress and determine curricular needs
Document student progress, prepare report cards (including narrative descriptions), lead parent conferences, and convene additional meetings with parents and other school staff as necessary
Create a classroom environment that fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences; always model appropriate and ethical behavior
Collaborate with learning resources teachers to identify and support those students requiring additional resources or enrichment to promote optimal engagement with their learning
Create positive and effective relationships with parents to facilitate the exchange of information to ensure students' progress, including verbal and written communication about the program, classroom routines, and school experiences
Participate actively in faculty meetings and work collaboratively with colleagues on committees and other work to further the development of the school's program.
Participate fully in the life of the grade level or class, including overnight field trips, student performances, and other such events
Be a positive and contributing member of the professional community