Lead Classroom Teacher (1st - 2nd Grade)

Position Overview

The Logan School for Creative Learning is accepting applications for a Primary level Lead Teacher opening starting August 1, 2025. This teacher will work with an Associate Teacher and the school’s other educators to provide a Logan educational experience for approximately 15-18 students in a mixed-age classroom that will consist of students in Kindergarten and 1st grades. Responsibilities include developing an individualized curriculum for each student and leading one overnight trip in the spring.

The ideal candidate will hold an earned college degree and will be an experienced teacher. Candidates should be familiar with the needs of gifted students and have a strong understanding of child-centered education and the value of hands-on learning activities.

Candidates must have the skills necessary to perform the following tasks at a high level of proficiency:

• Collaborate with the Director of Primary/LIS and Coordinator of Faculty and Program Development to maintain a classroom in a manner consistent with Logan’s philosophy.
• Plan and oversee individual student unit curriculum, including coordinating individual student unit enrichment opportunities with unit trip teachers and other support staff
• Plan and implement a multi-disciplinary class unit and other activities that provide students the opportunity to work together and to deeply integrate subject matter
• Provide opportunities for exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving across the curriculum
• Monitor the academic progress of students and communicate with parents about their growth
• Provide opportunities for student choice
• Provide guidance to students in the areas of emotional and social growth
• Lead day-long and extended (overnight) field trips with the students
• Communicate with other teachers regarding student needs
• Participate in faculty meetings
• Supervise and support a full-time Associate Teacher
• Perform miscellaneous other duties, as assigned by the Head of School

Logan Teachers:

• Participate thoughtfully and positively in all meetings and school-wide events
• Consider various perspectives and appropriate behavior when engaging in internal and external communications and events
• Work with the dean and instructional coach to share and solve problems
• Attend pre-service and other professional days and school-wide events
• Attend and complete mandatory trainings, such as those for child safety, first-aid, etc.
• Attend all all-staff meetings and the staff retreat

Experience, Abilities & Skills

• 4-year college degree and/or advanced degree
• Lifelong learner, flexible thinker
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in teaching or related field (summer camp, etc.)
• Computer literacy and comfort using Google Suites
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to go on overnight field trips with students

Status

This is a full-time (10-month) position during the school year. Salary is paid over 12 months August-July. This position receives full benefits.

Supervisor

The Primary Lead Teacher reports directly to the Director of Primary/LIS.

Hours

The Logan School work day is 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Attendance is required at all-staff meetings until 5:00 PM at least once per week. There will be occasional evening and weekend commitments at which attendance is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Logan School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.