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The St. Paul’s Schools is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time first grade teacher at St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School.   

School Overview  

The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools located in Brooklandville, Maryland. With more than 1,400 students from ages 6 weeks to grade 12, St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School (coed), St. Paul’s School for Girls, and St. Paul’s School for Boys share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal affiliation, and a focus on developing confident, well balanced students who will use their education to improve the world. In July 2018, the schools unified under the umbrella of The St. Paul's Schools, with a single board of trustees and one president, but each school retains its individual traditions and its gender-specific programs. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul’s Schools to preserve the small-school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students. With St. Paul’s unique model, boys and girls are taught together and separately at just the right times in their development.  

St. Paul's Pre and Lower School is a coeducational, independent day school serving children from 6 weeks through grade four in two buildings on our Brooklandville campus. As part of The St. Paul's Schools, St. Paul's Pre and Lower School is where our youngest learners begin their academic journey. At St. Paul's, we know that from a young age, by nature, children arrive curious and motivated. Our expert faculty nurture that curiosity through an abundance of enriching, hands-on learning experiences. We believe it is never too early for girls and boys to start adventuring every day. 

Position Description

Teachers at The St. Paul’s Schools are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of our community who embrace the philosophy, values and mission of the School while always striving for excellence.  Teachers are committed to individual and professional growth, value and respect every member of the community, and are devoted to helping students achieve success. 

Teachers of first grade should be energetic, compassionate people who are ready to collaborate in a team setting and who are flexible and able to manage young students with a variety of learning needs. 

Under the guidance of the lower school head, our teachers will be responsible for implementing all aspects of supervision within their classroom. These duties include planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and overseeing the safety and supervision of children under their care whether in person learning or through distance learning.  The teacher’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Planning and Preparation:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
2. Demonstrate knowledge of students and their learning needs
3. Select appropriate instructional goals that align with school standards
4. Design coherent and engaging instruction that is student centered
5. Demonstrate the ability to pivot to Distance Learning Model
6. Assess student learning consistently and appropriately

Instruction:

1. Communicate clearly and accurately
2. Use quality questioning and discussion techniques
3. Engage students in learning with a variety of pedagogical approaches
4. Provide regular and appropriate feedback for students
5. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

The Classroom Environment:

1. Create an environment of respect, warmth, and academic engagement
2. Establish a culture for learning which embraces a growth mindset
3. Manage classroom procedures consistently
4. Manage student behavior in accordance with school norms
5. Organize physical space with the needs of the child in mind

Professional Responsibilities:

1. Reflect on own teaching independently and with colleagues
2. Maintain accurate records
3. Communicate and partner with families
4. Contribute to the school community through committee and outreach work
5. Grow and develop professionally; be willing to share knowledge with colleagues as well as learn from colleagues.
6. Show professionalism in decision making
7. Collaborate with colleagues

Education/Experience

To perform this job successfully, a candidate should have experience teaching Readers’ Workshop, Fountas and Pinnell, as well as phonemic awareness and phonics preferred.  In addition, bachelors degree is required with established teaching experience with independent school experience being preferred.  Candidates must also be experienced in using using technology interactively to enhance student learning and having the ability to differentiate to meet the needs of a variety of students. 

This position requires confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty members serve as student advisors and contribute in other significant ways to the work of the community.  We are especially interested in candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as coaches in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom.  Other supervisory responsibilities and duties are shared among faculty members. 

The St. Paul’s Schools are committed to creating a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and are able to achieve their highest potential. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is the best learning environment for our students and prepares them to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly global and multicultural community. We reject all prejudice, particularly those based on race, national and ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical characteristics.

As you know, COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. While COVID-19 is highly contagious, the School is taking precautions and implementing safety measures to prevent the spread. All members of the School community have a shared responsibility to support and comply with policies and protocols to protect the health and safety of our community. As an additional mitigation measure and to further aid in preventing the spread of COVID-19, the School is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All employees who intend to be employed at The St. Paul’s Schools for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to provide documentation demonstrating that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Any employees who begin work with the School from July 1, 2022 onward will be required to provide documentation demonstrating that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of their start date, unless they have been granted an exemption to this policy as an accommodation.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability and 403(b).  Other supplemental benefits include free lunch, fitness center and tuition remission.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Director of Human Resources, at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. The St. Paul’s Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

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