Imagination Lab School

Elementary School Lead Teachers (Grade 1) at Imagination Lab School Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 3/6/2026 Contact Tamar Posner Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range 85,000 - 108,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Salary is based on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package Length of Work Year 12 months, 190 days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Imagination Lab School is a TK-8 school organized into four developmental cohorts: Foundational Elementary (Grades TK-1), Lower Elementary (Grades 2-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4-5), and Middle School (Grades 6-8). The Elementary Lead Teacher will join a collaborative, mission-driven faculty dedicated to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, confidence, and connection in young learners. The ideal candidate is an experienced progressive educator who skillfully blends academic rigor with joyful exploration, SEL integration, and hands-on, interdisciplinary learning.

Responsibilities: Create a classroom culture rooted in care, curiosity, and collaboration. Design and facilitate integrated thematic units connected to real-world contexts and student interests. Guide students in developing strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry.

Incorporate social-emotional learning and mindfulness into daily routines. Collaborate with colleagues to plan and reflect on student learning and school-wide initiatives. Maintain regular communication with families through conferences, newsletters, and student portfolios.

Requirements / Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning. Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's preferred). Passion for creating inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environments.

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Requirements / Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning. Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's preferred).

Passion for creating inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environments. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Comments and Other Information How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@imagination-school.org with the role in the subject line

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