Position Overview

Lead teachers work with an associate teacher and other educators to provide a Logan educational experience. Responsibilities include developing an individualized curriculum for each student and collaborating with the Environmental Education teachers to lead one overnight trip in the spring (primary classes) and two overnight trips for the 3rd-8th classrooms in the fall and spring.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in education and will be an experienced classroom teacher. Candidates should be familiar with the needs of gifted students and have a strong understanding of child-centered education and the value of hands-on learning activities.

Required Professional Skills

• Collaborate to maintain a classroom consistent with Logan’s philosophy. 

• Plan and oversee individual student unit curriculum, including coordinating individual student unit enrichment opportunities with unit trip teachers and other support staff 

• Plan and implement a multi-disciplinary class unit and other activities that provide students the opportunity to work together and integrate subject matter deeply 

• Provide opportunities for exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving across the curriculum

• Monitor the academic progress of students and communicate with parents about their growth

• Provide opportunities for student choice 

• Guide students in the areas of emotional and social growth, and collaborate with the school counselor when needed

• Lead day-long and extended (overnight) field trips with the students, in partnership with the EE Teacher 

• Communicate with other teachers and the student support team regarding student needs

• Participate in staff meetings and other community events

• Supervise and support a full-time associate teacher

• Perform miscellaneous other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• 4-year college degree and/or advanced degree. 

• 3+ years teaching experience 

• Experience and/or understanding of gifted education

• Lifelong learner, flexible thinker

• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

• Computer literacy and comfort using Google Suites

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness and ability to go on overnight field trips with students

Status

This is a full-time (10-month) in-person position during the school year. Salary is paid over 12 months, August-July. This position receives full benefits.

Hours

The Logan School workday is 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Attendance is required at all-staff meetings  until 5:00 pm at least once weekly and at other school-wide events. There will be occasional evening and weekend commitments which are required attendance.

Teachers are expected to:

• Participate thoughtfully and positively in all meetings and school-wide events

• Consider various perspectives when engaging in internal and external communications

• Work with the Admin team to share and solve problems

• Attend pre-service and other professional days and school-wide events

• Attend and complete mandatory training, such as those for child safety, first-aid, etc.

• Attend all-staff meetings and the staff retreat

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $85,000, depending on experience, for a 10-month work period. This will be prorated over 12 months for the 2026-27 school year based on the start date. The Logan School offers competitive benefits, including Medical and Life/AD&D Insurance. 403(b) and Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. Personal, Jury Duty, and Family Medical Leave Sick/Personal Leave. Benefit Continuation/Conversion at Termination (COBRA). Holiday Pay.

Application Procedure

To apply, send a résumé, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and references to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Logan School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.