Grade 1 Teacher

Grade 1 Teacher Bryn Mawr, PA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Elementary Education Classroom management Teaching math Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) 3 years Bachelor's degree Working with students Literacy education Classroom experience E-learning platforms Teaching English language arts Collaborative teaching Interactive whiteboards (educational technologies) Communication skills Teaching Entry level Teaching social studies

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Lower School Grade 1 Teacher Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website. The Baldwin School is seeking a full-time Grade 1 Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year , with responsibility for grade level classroom duties as well as core instruction in Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, and Social Studies. All Baldwin teachers participate in the life of the School and support the School's mission. Successful candidates will possess excellent content knowledge and a love of working with students and creating a joyful learning environment. They will teach the subject material effectively, engage students positively with a growth mindset, and interact productively with colleagues and parents. They will possess a high level of energy and flexibility, a sense of humor, and they will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education.

Responsibilities:

Nurture a warm, inclusive and supportive classroom culture where children have high expectations for themselves and for others, are self-motivated and self-directed, and value and love learning; Collaborate with grade level partners and co-curricular specialist teachers to ensure continuity in the curriculum and provide a cohesive learning environment for all students; Use Singapore Math in Focus, UFLI Phonics, ArtsLetters and Geodes ELA, and InquirED Social Studies programs as the foundational tools to provide whole group, small group and individual instruction; Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of learners in the classroom; Design hands-on, engaging learning activities that emphasize critical thinking and real-world problem solving while developing skill proficiency; Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly. Provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress; Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning experiences; Maintain an ongoing dialogue with parents about student progress through emails, phone calls, and progress reports that reflect both an assessment with clear benchmarks and narrative pieces; Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration; Use the Seesaw learning platform as a primary means of sharing student work and progress with families; and Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or the Head of School.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and coursework in Elementary Education or related field; Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience; Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; Experience integrating technology into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects (Google applications, MacBooks/iPads, Promethean Board, etc.); and A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with Responsive Classroom.

Contact:

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.