Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School seeks a highly qualified homeroom teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, K-8 independent school that meets each student where they are to nurture the whole child’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Trinity is located in West Lake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas.

Overview of position:

The kindergarten lead teacher is charged with the successful management of the homeroom classroom, as well as collaboratively teaching within a team structure.  We have high expectations for our students and are looking for teachers to join our team who have: a strong, comprehensive knowledge base in the areas of literacy and math instruction; a love for children in all of their developmental stages; a desire to ensure students are engaged and learning at high levels; and experience differentiating instruction to meet a wide variety of capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Trinity teachers are charged with overseeing the holistic growth of each child assigned to the homeroom and providing guidance for each student by forming a positive student-teacher relationship. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, implementing instruction across reading, writing, math, and social studies content areas, and executing effective classroom management strategies.  They co-plan grade-level activities such as field trips, service-projects, celebrations, and guest speakers. The lead teacher is expected to communicate with parents throughout the year through regular correspondence, conferences, and report cards.  They will work closely with grade‐level team members, specialists, administrators, and other colleagues to ensure all students make academic and social progress in accordance with our school’s mission and core values.

Our Mission:

At Trinity Episcopal School, we nurture each child academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  We honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God.

At Trinity, our faculty

• seek knowledge of current instructional theories as a commitment to understanding and professional growth
• demonstrate a vast repertoire of effective and engaging instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students
• hold high – but not uniform – standards for/expectations of all students
• maximize instructional minutes
• model, teach, and expect age-appropriate disciplined behaviors in a way that is mission-consistent and respectful
• meaningfully and personally engage with all students
• actively support colleagues
• positively and actively contribute to the life of the school
• collaborate with parents in the best interest of the students
• understand and respect the principal qualities of an Episcopal school
• respect and seek understanding in all facets of diversity

Qualifications:  

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school, superior teaching skills, excellent character, and a proven legacy of outstanding classroom performance.  Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication skills are expected.  Ability to be an innovative, collaborative, and positive member of the faculty is required.  Professional development and experience in backwards design, and constructivist and inquiry teaching methods are preferred.

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