Elementary Lead Teacher K-5 (2025-26)

About Elm Community CS

We are an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment focused on cultivating civically engaged student leaders. Essential to our school’s philosophy is a relevant hands-on curriculum, along with the commitment to nurture each student’s social and emotional intelligence. We are looking for a team of individuals committed to fostering an environment that is innovative, collaborative, and equitable for both students and staff. Join us!

Elementary Lead Teacher (K-5)

Elm CCS is looking for creative and results-driven teachers aligned to Elm’s academic program that emphasizes a balance of mastery and inquiry-based models or learning, value collaboration with colleagues, prioritize differentiation of instruction, are reflective and open to feedback and continual development, and believe in teaching the whole child.

Responsibilities:

• Building a classroom culture in which students love learning;
• Establishes a positive classroom environment through proactive methods, a clear and consistent management system, and strong student rapport;
• Teaching students through an inquiry-based curriculum, placing the thinking work on all students;
• Adapt and implement curriculum and assessments to student needs; manage and adjust the curriculum unit overviews and pacing calendar according to student needs and assessment cycles;
• Design and implement lesson plans and targeted small group instruction according to student data and needs;
• Holds all students to high expectations, with the fundamental belief that students with special needs and emergent bilingual learners are capable of incredible growth and achievement;
• Actively monitors and assesses student achievement and progress based on short-term and long-term goals and objectives for both general education students and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP);
• Provides timely and frequent feedback for students, based on formal and informal assessments, and aligned to lesson and unit objectives and quarterly goals;
• Proactively collaborates with leadership in developing a curriculum that equips students with the skillset, stamina, and understanding of testing as a genre and often necessary tool;
• Proactively builds relationships and collaborates with other staff members to meet team goals, share best practices, and solve grade team concerns;
• Engages and contributes in professional development; proactively applies professional development material into classroom and teaching; trains with colleagues and leaders to receive targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction;
• Communicates regularly with families regarding the academic performance and behavior of students;
• Support the School in operational needs including arrival, dismissal, meal times, and recess.

Qualifications

• Hold certification in Special Education or English as Second Language, Elementary Education, or English as a Second Language;
• Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in early childhood or elementary education highly preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in elementary education, preferably in urban education;
• Demonstrated ability in adapting curriculum and lessons to various student needs;
• Experience in interdisciplinary studies and inquiry-based learning highly preferred.

Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics. They:

• Are an inspiring team player who continually pushes themselves and others to higher levels of achievement;
• Deeply embed themselves into the community of the school, ensuring strong relationships, high engagement, and great operational results;
• Are a champion of Elm’s belief that all members of the school community must be active learners and resourceful problem-solvers in order to ensure a high quality education for all our learners;
• Are reflective, self-aware, and actively analyzes student work and data to provide a high quality education that is accessible to all students
• Have a growth mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elmhurst, NY 11373: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person