Second Grade Lower School Teacher (2025-2026)

Full-time, 10 Months, Faculty Exempt

Key School is seeking a Second Grade teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will have previous experience in early childhood or elementary education, understand the developmental needs of Second Graders, demonstrate warmth and concern for young children and employ creative instructional practices to engage learners.

Reporting to the Lower School Division Head, a 2nd Grade Teacher works collaboratively with other members of the Lower School team to provide an age appropriate, culturally responsive program for elementary students.

The Ideal Candidates Possesses the Following Characteristics:

• Promotes and exemplifies a commitment to Key School’s mission and values
• Strong organizational, communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both classroom practices and amongst all community members
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Technologically savvy: Working effectively to leverage technology as a tool for teaching and learning
• An effective communicator: Communicating with empathy and clarity to various audiences (students, faculty and staff, families)
• A self-starter with the capacity to build trust, establish relationships and engage students, parents, staff, and colleagues
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary children
• Well versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for culturally-responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years lead teaching experience in an elementary school setting

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires indoor and outdoor student supervision each day. Some classes take place in other parts of the campus. The ability to move around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement and manage stairs is needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

The salary range for this position is $46,820-$88,305 and is based upon several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience and education.

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 school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends. Additionally, participation in scheduled faculty meetings is required.

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 students receive financial aid to create a 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