What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Teacher - First Grade position at The Galloway School?
The Galloway School is seeking a committed, experienced educator to join our team as a First Grade Teacher beginning August 2025.
As a First Grade Teacher, you would be responsible for teaching approximately 14 students in building on the Early Childhood foundation, continuing to develop students critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through engaging learning that challenges and differentiates based on student needs.
Core subjects are taught within a workshop model using an advanced curriculum integrated with technological skills, project-based activities, and STEM challenges to foster discovery, exploratory learning, collaboration, and student-centered development of ideas and solutions.
Each teacher is an integral part of the Elementary team that plans and works closely together.
Responsibilities:
- Teach one classroom of approximately 14 students
- Model and guide students in a Christian environment that promotes responsibility, perseverance, caring, and open-mindedness within our global community
- Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning
- Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology and STEM challenges intentionally and appropriately
- Participate collaboratively in grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams
- Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Perform other related duties as required such as carline duty, recess, lunch, etc.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
- Motivate and engage students
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- Teaching certification for the grade-level applying
- Two year's full-time teaching experience preferred
- The ability to exercise wise judgment and prudent decision making
- A belief in the Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment preferred
- Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background check and maintain clearance while employed
