STEAM Specialist Lead Teacher

Job Summary At The Children’s School (TCS), our community and curriculum reflect the world in which we live. Our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlanta’s and the nation’s independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves. Our age 3 – grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play‑and project‑based learning to engage students, connect them to the community around them, and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever‑changing world. The Children’s School seeks an experienced full‑time STEAM Specialist Lead Teacher to start immediately (July 2026). The Lead Teacher at The Children’s School (TCS) is responsible for student learning, classroom instruction and management, curriculum creation/implementation, and promoting a classroom culture committed to student engagement in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. Responsibilities Day to day, a Lead Teacher will: Motivate, nurture, and challenge students. Play a meaningful role in each student’s daily school life. Establish and maintain a creative, self‑directed, collaborative, and culturally inclusive learning environment. Communicate, collaborate, plan, and work effectively in teaching partnerships. Gather formative and formal feedback about student progress to guide student learning. Required on‑campus office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and are subject to change. As an exempt position, job responsibilities include lesson/class planning, family communication regarding student progress, meetings, evaluation of student work, team planning, professional development, etc., which typically extends beyond office hours. This position is expected to work on campus except for approved exceptional circumstances. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related STEAM field. At least three (3) years of experience teaching children in a classroom setting, preferably in elementary and middle grades. Applicable experience working with children through a child development lens. Understands early childhood development and early learners. Understands the identity development and learning process of early adolescents. Expertise in STEAM. Expertise in the use of digital technology and media (will teach electives: Coding, Digital Fabrication, and Digital Storytelling). Skilled at establishing meaningful relationships with students as a critical foundation for student engagement and academic achievement. Possess the following characteristics: Alignment with the TCS Philosophy of Learning and values. Alignment with progressive pedagogical practices. Child‑centeredness. Authenticity. Contagious optimism and enthusiasm. Playfulness. Honesty and integrity. Collaboration‑mindfulness, empathy, self‑awareness, and reflective skills. Intrinsic motivation, initiative, and high standards. Adaptation, resilience, iterative mindset and willingness to take risks, fail and recover. Critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and boundless curiosity and enthusiasm. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Education, Teaching and/or relevant STEAM subject area. At least three (3) years of experience teaching children in a classroom setting, preferably in grades K‑8. Experience with student mentoring, leadership, or advisory programs. Passion for and experience in the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Outdoor Education is a signature program of The Children’s School; preference will be given to candidates comfortable with chaperoning our camping trips. The Children’s School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We believe that in order for children to fully, sensitively and effectively engage in their communities, they must possess strong local, cultural and global competence. To that end, we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical appearance, race, religious choice, family structure, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Children's School