Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Be a LEADer: Teach at LEAD Public Schools

At LEAD Public Schools, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. As an Elementary Teacher, you will play a crucial role in empowering students to achieve academic success and personal growth. You will embody our core tenets of joy, inclusion, excellence, and a whole child approach to teaching and learning. Demonstrating that all children learn and thrive in an environment designed for their success.

The LEAD Environment

Our elementary schools are dynamic learning communities where joy, excellence, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and foster meaningful connections with students and families. LEAD teachers are data-driven professionals committed to high standards of academic excellence while supporting the socio-emotional needs of every student.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a passionate educator who:

• Believes that all children learn with the right support and opportunities.
• Embraces a data-driven approach, using assessments and analytics to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
• Thrives in a collaborative and inclusive environment that prioritizes joy, excellence, and inclusion.
• Is committed to fostering equity and respect in a culturally diverse classroom.

Position Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

• Design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that foster academic growth and curiosity.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies to support the development of foundational skills in literacy, math, and other core subjects.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and a love of learning.
• Integrate the Whole Child Approach to address students' academic, emotional, and social growth.

Data-Driven Practices

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Analyze data to identify student needs, develop targeted interventions, and set goals for improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share strategies and ensure consistent use of data-driven practices.

Joy and Inclusion

• Create a classroom environment that reflects our school's commitment to joy and inclusion.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and surrounding communities, fostering a sense of belonging.
• Celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of all students, integrating them into the classroom experience.

Professional Growth

• Uphold the school's mission, vision, and values in all aspects of your work.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities to enhance your instructional skills.
• Work collaboratively with the school team to support the success of all students and the broader school community.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with colleagues to plan and share best instructional practices, coordinate efforts, and support the overall success of students.
• Contribute positively to a team-oriented school culture, embracing shared accountability for student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid teaching license.
• Proven ability to implement data-driven instruction and monitor student outcomes.
• Commitment to the belief that all children learn and thrive with the right support.
• Strong understanding of curriculum-based instruction and effective teaching strategies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• LEAD Public Schools offers an innovative performance-based compensation plan for teachers. This plan allows us to transparently reward our teachers not by how many years they have worked but rather by their positive impact on students and schools, evidenced by their consistent performance in and out of the classroom. Teachers receive a competitive base salary with the potential for a signing bonus and can earn up to 10% on their base salary each year through our performance-based compensation plan. This plan has been in place for 5 years, and we have seen an average annual increase of over 5% for our teachers with approximately 80% retention for those who qualify. Additionally, teachers are eligible for LEAD's Master Teacher program after 3 years. In this program, teachers can earn up to $100,000 and receive a $1,500 professional development stipend.
• Robust and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, life insurance policy options, and mental health benefits. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.
• Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible staff contribute 5%, and LEAD matches up to 6%. Staff may also be eligible for 401k, in which LEAD will contribute 5%. Participation in TCRS is mandated by the state of TN.
• Non-TCRS eligible staff members are eligible to participate in LEAD's defined contribution 403b plan. LEAD matches 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions. Additional annual contributions are provided to eligible employees after one year based on LEAD's overall budget performance. Participation in this plan is voluntary.
• The time off package for school-year employees (teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals) includes 30 paid days during the school year (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break). School-year employees also receive summer break. In addition to breaks and holidays, school-year employees can accrue up to 10 PTO days during the school year.
• The time off package for calendar-year employees (Central office, Instructional Managers, Assistant Principals) includes 32 paid days during the school year (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break). In addition to breaks and holidays, school-year employees can accrue up to 12 PTO days during the school year.
• Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care).
• Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.

Application Process

To apply, please complete an online application through our website