Lead Teacher (G1-3)

About St. Luke's School

www.stlukeschool.org

Learning with Joy. Leading with Heart. A sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan's West Village, St. Luke’s School is an independent day school serving Junior Kindergarten (pre-K) through Grade 8. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, St. Luke’s welcomes students, parents, and professional staff of all faiths and identities. The school’s mission is to ignite curiosity for the world and for learning, instill confidence to advocate for themselves and others, and inspire courage to lead in service to our community, world, and future. The academic program is rigorous, developmentally informed, and interdisciplinary. We use students' strengths to help them progress in all areas.

Position Snapshot

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Salary Range: $80,981 - $98,829 (salary is based upon but not limited to factors including years of experience, education level, and expertise)

Reports To: Head of Lower School

FSLA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Benefits (include but not limited to): Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Retirement, Professional Development, Paid Time Off, Lunch Program, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance

Expectations

Lead Teacher Expectations

• Teach all core academic subjects and coordinate the integration of all other subjects into the curriculum
• Ability to create thematically integrated curriculum
• Supervise and mentor an associate teacher, through providing feedback and utilizing co-teaching models to plan curriculum
• Collaborate with grade level team to align curriculum

• Master's degree in Education or related field
• 3+ years of teaching experience in a similar setting
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team