Lower School Grade 2 Teacher

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and course work in Elementary Education or related field;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience;
• Experience with Responsive Classroom preferred;
• 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.

Contact:

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references.