Primary School Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Primary School Lead Teacher, 2026-27 School Year

Supervisor: Primary School Director

FTE : Full-Time, Exempt

Start Date: August 2026

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.

Duties and 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

Experience and Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom is desired
• 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

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000, depending on education and years of experience.

ADA Requirements

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

• For the purposes of the ADA, the "Duties & Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment, with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to turn, bend and reach
• Ability to move oneself around the campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing

To apply please submit your cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school or educational institution employers, including city and state, in accordance with CA SB 848.

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.