Lower School Learning Specialist (2025-2026)

Full-Time, 10 months, Faculty Exempt

Key is seeking a Learning Specialist to join our Lower School Learning Department for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will understand their impact on student learning and seek out professional development and support to increase their effectiveness. They will understand their role as an instructional leader, use interventions that are grounded in research to support student learning, and have a passion for culturally responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under the leadership of the Learning Department Head.
• Shares lessons/ideas with teachers to assist with teaching reading and math in the classroom.
• Collaborates with teachers to co-plan and co-teach writing lessons
• Collaborates with teachers to establish and facilitate grade-level curriculum standards.
• Supports students in small groups (multisensory, phonics-based Language Arts Class).
• Plans lessons and prepares materials for student small group support adjusting for student needs.
• Coordinates weekly or bi-weekly with homeroom teachers, department head, and division heads.
• Keeps notes and records of student progress.
• Assesses and evaluates students using a variety of formative and summative assessment tools.
• Conducts and reviews admissions testing and files to assist admissions decisions.
• Communicates regularly with families about student progress and goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in the field of education (a Master’s Degree and/or certificate in reading instruction preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a resource role.

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-sized campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.

Compensation/Benefits:

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) plan, 10 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days, and much more.

Key School follows a Faculty Equity Scale that recognizes direct years of experience that correlates to the steps on the scale. The salary range for this position is $46,820-$88,305 and is based upon several factors that include, but not limited to, the candidate’s years of work experience, education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends as well.

Technical Competencies:

All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.

Work Schedule/Travel:

Occasionally, there may be business and school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends and travel outside of Annapolis.

About the School:

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging:

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our student body receives financial aid, creating a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link.

Salary : $46,820 - $88,305