Teacher (Primer Leader) | Florida

About The Role

Primer Leaders are the heartbeat of a Primer campus. You take kids seriously, build deep relationships with families, and create a stable, joyful, consistent learning environment. This is not a traditional classroom job. It blends instructional leadership, operations management, family partnership, and culture creation. You teach literacy, math, execute Pursuits that are a cross of science and social studies, and manage the daily rhythm of your cohort.

• You teach daily lessons in reading, writing, and math through small-group instruction
• K–2: Teach daily literacy lessons, provide instructional support as students work through an individualized digital math curriculum, and partner closely with math Content Teachers to drive individual progress
• Know where every student is in math and literacy: pacing, mastery, misconceptions
• Comfortably use our school’s operations digital platform to monitor student progress and keep the day running smoothly
• Run high-quality Pursuits, Primer’s interdisciplinary curriculum for applied learning
• Follow a predictable daily schedule and keep students on track
• Review and respond to student data weekly
• Lead parent conferences throughout the year
• Support on-going admissions by running prospective family campus tours

Responsibilities

Student and Family Experience

• Build and uphold Primer’s Take Kids Seriously culture
• Know every student’s academic level, strengths, and needs
• Build trusting relationships with families
• Maintain a classroom culture where students feel respected, known, and safe
• Create a predictable, well-run environment every day

Instructional and Program Ownership

• K–2: Teach daily lessons in reading, writing, and math through small-group instruction
• K–8: Teach daily literacy lessons, provide instructional support as students work through an individualized digital math curriculum, and partner closely with math Content Teachers to drive individual progress
• Know where every student is in math and literacy: pacing, mastery, misconceptions
• Comfortably use our school’s operations digital platform to monitor student progress and keep the day running smoothly
• Run high-quality Pursuits, Primer’s interdisciplinary curriculum for applied learning
• Follow a predictable daily schedule and keep students on track
• Review and respond to student data weekly
• Lead parent conferences throughout the year

Operational Excellence

• Share regular classroom updates with families and your campus team
• Participate in daily staff check-ins and weekly team communications
• Keep the classroom organized, safe, and optimized for learning
• Ensure students consistently follow school routines and expectations, including uniforms
• Follow all school safety procedures, including emergency drills and incident protocols
• Respond promptly to operational needs, requests, and school workflows

Communication and Team Collaboration

• Communicate proactively with families and teammates
• Ask early questions and avoid assumptions
• Collaborate with teammates for coverage and problem-solving
• Respond constructively to feedback
• Maintain a consistent, calm presence that supports the entire campus

What we're looking for

• You have a bachelor’s degree or higher
• You have 3+ years experience as a lead teacher, homeschooling parent or child care provider for K-8 kids
• Strong communication with students, families, and teammates
• Organized, prepared, and able to keep routines running smoothly
• Comfort using technology for instruction and tracking student progress
• Good judgment, especially in fast-paced situations
• Collaboration first — willing to problem-solve with others and ask questions early
• Proactive mindset: anticipates challenges and addresses small issues before they grow

Why this role may not be a fit

• You want to run your own school outside of Primer’s model
• You rely on large teams or heavy direction
• You struggle to make decisions quickly
• You prefer strict rules instead of clear systems
• You avoid difficult conversations
• You resist technology or digital tools
• You default to personal philosophy instead of Primer’s