Elementary Lead Teacher (Part-Time)

Elementary Lead Teacher (Part-Time)

Victory Private School / Victory Creative Learning · Killeen, TX

Position details

• Employment status: Part-time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 or 12:30 p.m.
• Class: 1st-2nd/3rd-6th (elementary)
• Reports to: Team Lead Teacher (instruction and lesson plans); Head of School
• Review: 30, 60, and 90-day performance reviews

About Victory

Victory Creative Learning features Victory Private School, a Cognia-accredited STEM microschool serving PreK–6th grade learners in Killeen, Texas. We provide small classes, structured literacy, hands-on STEM learning, and individualized academic and social-emotional support in a calm, culturally affirming environment.

Position summary

The Lead Teacher leads morning instruction for the 1st-2nd or 3rd-6th elementary class. She plans and teaches hands-on, differentiated lessons in reading and math using the approved curriculum, keeps the classroom structured and engaging, and tracks each student's progress. This role focuses on leading your own class as well as supporting students in a large group of up to 25. School-wide leadership duties are not part of this position.

Key responsibilities

Instruction

• Lead daily morning instruction for the 1st-2nd or 3rd-6th class
• Plan and prepare weekly lessons and materials in reading, math, and enrichment using the approved curriculum, scope and sequence, and Lesson Plan Hub
• Add her part to the lesson plan template without removing or changing any part of the Director's template
• Lead whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction
• Use differentiated instruction and progress monitoring to meet each student's needs
• Support students with learning differences with patience and flexibility

Student progress

• Complete assessments and keep the gradebook current
• Collect dated work samples for conferences and student portfolios
• Contribute to progress reports by established deadlines
• Share student concerns with the Lead Teacher promptly

Classroom culture and behavior

• Build an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom where every student feels seen and valued
• Teach and reinforce routines, transitions, and expectations
• Manage behavior with consistency, empathy, and proactive strategies, following the behavior protocol
• Maintain active supervision at all times
• Leave the classroom clean, organized, and ready for the afternoon

Families

• Communicate clearly with families about schedules, progress, and class activities
• Prepare for and lead fall and spring parent-teacher conferences, with work samples

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• Experience teaching elementary students in a classroom or small-group setting
• Ability to lead a class independently and follow a structured curriculum
• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Ability to pass a background check and participate in annual training

Preferred

• State teaching certification, held or in progress
• Experience with structured literacy, differentiated instruction, or students with learning differences

Professional expectations

• Arrive on time and consistently fulfill scheduled hours
• Follow Victory's classroom, safety, communication, and student-support procedures
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with students and families
• Accept feedback and participate in training and professional development

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 22.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account

Work Location: In person