Primer · 20 hours ago
Primer Leader (Teacher)
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPrimer is a growing network of K–8 schools focused on restoring foundational education. The Primer Leader plays a crucial role in creating a positive learning environment, managing classroom operations, and fostering relationships with students and families.
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Responsibilities
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
Teach daily lessons in reading, writing, and math through small-group instruction
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to create a calm, structured, positive classroom environment
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
Company
Primer
Freeing up the next generation of kids to be more ambitious, more creative, and to think for themselves.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$18.7MKey Investors
Founders Fund
2022-04-28Series A· $15M
2020-05-11Seed· $3.7M
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