Position: Grade 4 Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-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 4 Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher from October 2024 to February 2025, 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 will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education.

Responsibilities:

• Continue nurturing 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 partner and co-curricular specialist teachers to ensure continuity in the curriculum and provide a cohesive learning environment for all students;
• Use Singapore Math, Journeys ELA, and InquirED Social Studies programs as the foundational tools to provide whole group, small group and individual instruction;
• Assume responsibility for instructional planning, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum, including research and writing skills and public speaking for the interdisciplinary, project-based "Grade 4 Rad Women" unit;
• Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of learners in the classroom;
• 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;
• Regularly update a digital classroom page, using the Canvas learning management system, as a primary means of communicating classroom activities to families; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower School and Head of School.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and course work in Elementary Education or related field;
• 3-5 years teaching experience;
• Experience with Singapore Math and Responsive Classroom preferred;
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects (Google applications, MacBooks, 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.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://baldwinschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1317407-264222.html

About The Baldwin School

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an independent college preparatory school, developing talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. The School nurtures our students’ passion for intellectual rigor in academics, creativity in the arts and competition in athletics, forming women capable of leading their generation while living balanced lives. 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 ethical integrity and independence of thought.

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