What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade 2 Teacher position at The Baldwin School?
Position : Lower School Grade 2 Teacher
Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, PK-12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in all-girls 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 seeks applicants for the position of Grade 2 Teacher for the 2025-26 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, a Science of Reading-based ELA program, 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 Director of the Lower School or the Head of School.
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Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references.
