Temporary; Primary School Teacher

Position Overview

Le Jardin Academy is looking for a Temporary (One Year) Primary School Teacher for the 2026/2027 School Year. Bachelor's Degree is required;
Master’s Degree is preferred. Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required. Knowledge of and/or experience with the International Baccalaureate Programme is a plus. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Salary Range: $58,126 to $106,415.

• Primary School Classroom Teacher (PK‑5).
• School year: 2026‑2027.
• Work hours:
  
  7:25 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. (with scheduled meetings as needed). All teachers must be in the classroom by 7:30 a.m.

• Embrace the School’s Mission, values, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
• Model the IB Learner Profile, LJA school values, and meet teacher standards and performance rubric expectations.
• Lead with compassion and foster a positive, caring attitude towards students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teammates, assistants, specialists, student support and administration to deliver dynamic programming.
• Follow LJA School wide Agreements and school policies (Assessment, Language, Inclusion, Academic Integrity, Student Support Playbook, Professional Development Handbook, Employee Handbook, Primary Division Handbook, Parent/Student Handbook, LJA School wide Agreements).
• Plan, implement and assess student learning using constructivist, transdisciplinary, universal design thinking and the IB curriculum. Maintain accurate student records.
• Conduct parent conferences twice a year (teacher‑led and student‑led) and prepare written report cards twice a year.
• Communicate student progress and concerns via assessment folders and directly as required.
• Participate in school meetings:
  Faculty meetings (weekly after school), All Employee Meetings (monthly), Collaboration Meetings with the Dean of Academics (weekly), Learning Support Meetings.
• Attend and actively participate in Professional Development Days and required training (e.g., IB training, CPR/First Aid, 16 hours Health & Safety for PK/JK).
• Provide extra assistance to students and follow behavior procedures and referral forms.
• Assist in field trips and extracurricular activities, with appropriate approvals.
• Supervise student duties during recess, lunch and arrivals/dismissal as assigned.
• Participate in school events: parent nights, exhibition, winter concerts, family fun night, artsfest, open houses, admissions testing.
• Support PYP Exhibition as a mentor or expert helper.
• Maintain an emergency substitute folder with schedules, lists, names and activities.
• Report accidents to the school nurse.
• Engage in self‑evaluation and reflections as part of the professional growth process.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
• Experience and understanding of the IB Programme (preferred).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Arrange for a substitute and notify the Primary Administrative Assistant.
• Provide at least one day’s notice for personal days; advance approval from supervisor required.
• Enter absences into ADP within one week of the absence.

• Regular office work setting.
• Use of hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, frequently standing, talking and hearing.

Le Jardin Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.