Lower School Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Lower School Lead Teacher

Location: 422 Willow Avenue

Full-time position starting in the 2026-2027 school year

Under the supervision of the Lower School Head, a lead teacher at The Hudson School works to promote the school’s mission with students in the Lower School.

Mission: The Hudson School provides intellectually inquisitive students with a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking and intellectual risk-taking. Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning and service. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced and creative interdisciplinary curriculum.

Essential Qualities

Teacher knowledge and skills work together with teacher dispositions (which include values, attitudes, aspirations, motivation) to promote positive outcomes in the life of each student. The work of any teacher or specialist at The Hudson School is to grow and demonstrate the following characteristics that lead to effective teaching and ultimately student development, growth and achievement: professional knowledge (a working understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach is preferred), Instructional planning and delivery (including a working understanding of Understanding by Design), assessment, learning environment (Responsive Classroom training is a plus), and professionalism.

Lead Teacher Additional Responsibilities

Many teacher responsibilities fall into these areas

• Supervision/Safety
• Record-Keeping and Documentation
• Communication with Families
• Collaboration and Collegiality
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Evaluation/Professional Growth

• Teachers participate in a cycle of evaluation that is outlined in the handbook.
• Teachers will participate in professional development sessions as determined in collaboration with school leadership
• Teachers may be required to participate in courses in Abuse Prevention, First Aid, CPR, and/or medical administration at the expense of the school and as requested by the school

Qualifications

The Hudson School teachers will generally have at least the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university, acquired or in progress or equivalent experience, a master’s degree is preferred
• Have a deep interest in children and the ability to connect with them
• Be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Be able to collaborate with others in an open way
• Be able to work both indoors and outdoors
• Be able to bend or kneel to facilitate communication with young children, climb multiple flights of stairs while supervising children, and maintain a high level of activity while supervising children
• Treat all members of The Hudson School community with respect and civility
• Upon employment, be able to pass criminal background checks

Teachers from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.