LOWER SCHOOL FIFTH-GRADE TEACHER

Description

Garrison Forest School seeks a creative and dynamic individual for a full-time fifth-grade teaching position in our Lower School, starting in August 2025. This is a one-year role with the possibility for renewal. This position reports to the Head of the Lower School. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$75,000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate best practices by using a variety of instructional strategies that engage students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; these include flexible grouping and individual differentiated instruction, thematic teaching, and experiential/discovery learning
• Demonstrate experience shaping curricula and pedagogy that reinforces equity in teaching and learning
• Demonstrate intentional and purposeful integration of technology in the curriculum as well as an understanding of digital citizenship and the ethical use of technology 
• Use assessment tools effectively to promote student learning and growth, analyze data, and make strategic, instructional decisions from such data with support from the Academic Resource Coordinator
• Serve as a member of the homeroom teaching team responsible for developing, planning, and implementing classroom/grade-level curriculum, including our signature “Capstone” project.
• Demonstrate a professional passion for reading acquisition, strong literacy programming, and experience using a variety of multi-sensory instructional approaches
• Demonstrates expertise in deepening student conceptual understanding in mathematics, ensuring students develop strong number sense, flexible thinking, and problem-solving skills 
• Utilizes strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families
• Possesses a patient and thorough understanding of early childhood developmental milestones and behaviors to create a nurturing and supportive environment for each student.
• Work with teachers and administrators in planning Fifth-grade graduation and other milestone events
• Contribute to the life of the School by fulfilling assigned Lower School duties as well as one-weekend activity for the Residential Life program 

Qualifications

Qualifications:    

• B.A. degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or equivalent – Master’s degree desirable
• Prior experience working with children in a school
• GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community is essential.

School Overview:

Garrison Forest School, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is an independent, non-sectarian day and boarding school educating girls in grades K-12, with a coed preschool. GFS offers a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12.  Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with many opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.  Confident, creative, and compassionate, GFS girls are encouraged to be fully engaged within the school and with the local and global community around them as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices in a spirited and joyful environment.

Candidates should support the Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $45,000 - $75,000