First Grade Lead Teacher

Full-Time 1st Grade Lead Teacher

The Fuller Academy, part of The Fuller Center, is seeking a Full-Time 1st Grade Lead Teacher due to campus expansion. This position is responsible for planning and implementing an instructional program that aligns with organizational and district philosophies, goals, and effective teaching strategies. The Lead Teacher provides day-to-day educational leadership and supervision, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and student growth.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise students at all times to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Develop, review, and execute daily lesson plans using provided curriculum aligned with Florida Elementary Education Standards.
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction using best practices to promote effective learning.
• Arrange classrooms into distinctive learning centers and ensure all equipment is functioning properly daily.
• Conduct initial screenings, periodic assessments, and ongoing portfolio assessments to track student development and create individual education plans.
• Monitor classroom, meal, snack, restroom, and playground activities; ensure students with special dietary needs receive proper meals.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance, meal counts, and required manual/computerized record-keeping.
• Partner with Family Support staff to identify student needs, manage challenging behaviors, conduct health checks, and report concerns or suspected abuse/neglect.
• Foster parent and family engagement through regular communication (conferences, written updates, calls), volunteer opportunities, and classroom activities.
• Attend and participate in required professional development workshops, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary staffing sessions.
• Perform First Aid and CPR as needed, and carry out other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Elementary Education required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education (K–6) required/preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience teaching 1st grade.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents in English.
• Proficiency in typing reports, entering data, and utilizing educational technology platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Multilingual proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the socioeconomic characteristics and diverse backgrounds of the student population.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $54,000
• Free lunch daily; no nights, no weekends, no holidays!
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with organizational contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development assistance

Timeline

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will continue to do so until the position is filled. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace The Fuller Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.