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,orEnglish 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 Schedule: • 8 hour shift 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