Lead Classroom Teacher Jobs

At PS1 Pluralistic School, our mission statement inspires all our work:
PS1 is a diverse community committed to an ever-evolving model of pluralistic elementary education. On a
path to self-knowledge, students engage and become the best versions of themselves. They develop critical
academic and interpersonal skills to be confident and passionate contributors to an increasingly connected
world.

Lead Teacher Position Summary:
PS1 is a K-6 elementary school located in Santa Monica. We are collaborative community where teachers
work in partnerships to teach, advise, supervise, and care for the whole child in multi-age classrooms.
Teachers work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the School, work collegially with
administrators and fellow faculty, and grow professionally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Collaborate with co-teachers
• Plan for and teach interdisciplinary curriculum
• Participate in school events (including but not limited to Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences,
• Communicate with parents in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications (minimum requirements):

• At least three years teaching experience preferred, ideally at the elementary school level
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with Teachers College Reading and Writing Program, Cognitive Guided Instruction

Mathematics preferred

Preferred Skills:

• We seek candidates who have experience working in a progressive child-centered model.
• We seek candidates who have experience with and interest in immersion-based classroom

simulate real-life scenarios and collaboration to bolster and augment proficiency of the curricular
content.

• We seek candidates who are active, reflective professionals striving to meet the needs of every