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 Position Summary for Village Lead Teacher

 Reports to: Village Director 

 Lead teacher is needed with previous experience in elementary education and deep curriculum and instructional knowledge.

The Chadwick Village School has two classes of approximately 20 students at each grade level. The lead teacher will work closely with an associate teacher shared across the grade-level team with specialist teachers who support the program.

Village teachers use a combination of student-centered teaching philosophies and methodologies in a program focused on building the habits, skills, and attitudes that prepare children for lifelong learning as global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead. This program is based on Chadwick's core competencies of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, cultural competence and core values of honesty, compassion, responsibility, fairness, and respect.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of elementary school-aged children
• Model the Chadwick core values and helps provide a joyful, inclusive school experience within and beyond the classroom
• Teach whole class and small groups of children core curriculum
• Integrate rich hands-on experiences and explorations
• Collaborate with grade-level team, division, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Village Instructional Coaches to design coherent, integrated curriculum that aligns with the Village program and scope and sequence
• Work with Director of Teaching and Learning, Village Instructional Coaches, and peers to strengthen pedagogy and take advantage of professional development opportunities
• Teach daily reading and writing using a workshop approach
• Teach daily math using the Math in Focus (Singapore Math) program (although there may be an option to teach reading to both sections rather than math)
• Teach integrated social studies content and skills
• Individualize learning through differentiation that helps build concepts and extend learning
• Use learning experiences and assessments to inform instruction and create individualized and small group learning experiences
• Use Responsive Classroom structures and principles to inform effective classroom routines and management
• Demonstrate the ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice
• Incorporate the development of social-emotional and problem-solving skills
• Participate in faculty duties, such as student supervision during recess, lunch, and dismissal
• Collaborate with learning specialist and school counselor on academic, social, or emotional issues
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, student support meetings, and professional development days
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner, including emails, report cards, and narrative comments
• Assist with back to school events, open house, concerts, and admission programming as needed
• Attend week-long outdoor education trip with grade level when relevant
• Mentor and collaborate with grade-level Associate Teacher and manage time-keeping records
• Help plan and supervise field trips or in-house experiences that relate to learning
• Stay updated on curriculum and trends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree: Master’s degree and 5 years elementary teaching experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Deep understanding of and interest in the developmental nuances of elementary school-aged children and knowledge of subjects taught
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including Mac and Google platforms
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; joyful, enthusiastic, and reflective colleague
• Evidence of lifelong learning and professional development
• Knowledge of anti-bias teaching practices, Responsive Classroom, and mindfulness helpful

Compensation:

Anticipated base compensation is $78,000-$95,000 based on credentials and experience. The position will begin August 2025.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

Required Screenings: TB assessment       Clearances: Livescan background check

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

About Chadwick School

Chadwick is a K-12 coeducational non-denominational independent day school located on a beautiful 45-acre campus on a hill overlooking mountains, canyons and the Pacific Ocean. Founded as a boarding school in the 1930's in what was then a remote area of Los Angeles County, the school has retained its rural charm and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Thirty-three faculty and staff families reside on campus, adding to a strong sense of community and shared aspirations. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of the character and individual gifts of its students. The school’s challenging academic offerings are therefore complemented by extensive programs in community service, outdoor education, athletics and the arts, in which virtually all students participate. Chadwick is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation and race, or any other applicable law prohibiting discrimination in employment. This commitment applies to all empl...oyees and agents of the school, including the headmaster, division and department directors, supervisors and co-workers.

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