Fourth Grade Lead Teacher

About the role

Create a flexible and dynamic elementary classroom environment and program favorable to learning and personal growth for highly gifted children. Establish effective rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; nurture passions and talents of students; develop each child’s skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for a strong foundation in elementary education in accordance with each student’s ability. Collaborate with colleagues and administration to build, assess, and integrate curriculum across disciplines. Foster student success and well-being beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a curriculum tailored to highly gifted children
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and integrate interdisciplinary curriculum
• Maintain strong classroom management and foster a positive learning environment
• Engage with parents, students, and the school community to support student growth
• Participate in school events and meetings, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Leverage technology (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Blackbaud) to enhance learning

Requirements

• Graduate degree in education or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of teaching experience as a lead teacher (preferred)
• Experience working with highly gifted children preferred
• Experience in a Lower School setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Eagerness to develop new curriculum in collaboration with colleagues
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Culturally competent with a growth mindset and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)
• Independent school experience preferred

Benefits

• Supportive faculty community with associate teachers in every Lower School homeroom
• Collaborative environment with dynamic specialists in STEM, arts, music, and more
• Newly expanded campus with modern facilities, including a 16,000 sq. ft. Learning Center
• Outdoor spaces including athletic fields, basketball courts, and innovative play areas
• Sustainable campus with recycling initiatives and energy-efficient spaces

Pay

$67,000–$118,500 based on experience.

About Mirman School

Mirman School, founded in 1962, is one of the few schools in the country devoted to the education of highly gifted children. Located on a 7-acre campus in Los Angeles, Mirman serves 430 students across Lower and Upper Schools, fostering academic, artistic, and kinesthetic growth. The school’s mission is to cultivate the boundless potential of highly gifted children, nurture their passions, and develop a diverse community of lifelong learners.