Full-Time Lower Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-3)

The GreenMount School

Baltimore, Maryland

The GreenMount School is a K-8 located in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore. Our mission is to provide a creative education for grades K through 8 students emphasizing multicultural, cooperative, and experiential learning that is supported by strong family participation. All grades and subjects at The GreenMount School follow an inquiry-based and project-based model of instruction that engages students in making real-world connections to classroom learning. Rooted in the Whole Child philosophy and guided by Responsive Classroom principles, our teachers create a warm and nurturing student-centered environment in which students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our Philosophy

Education is more than schoolwork. Learning becomes more meaningful for children when they can connect their in-school and out-of-school experiences through a theme-based approach. GMS seeks to help students join in the life of the community through field trips, service learning, apprenticeships, and visiting artists and experts surrounding three, faculty-driven themes each year. Our students become confident and contributing community members through the work of outstanding teachers.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an educator who is  passionate and has an entrepreneurial spirit. The best candidates are those individuals who believe that collaboration amongst teachers, parents, and students is essential to creating a meaningful learning community.  The candidate should be eager to grow professionally and participate in an environment focused on continual improvement. The position requires a strong knowledge of child development, a passion for teaching, as well as fulfilling our school’s mission and vision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead teacher for a first, second, or third grade classroom, teaching the full range of academic subjects, including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
• Develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous lessons that align with the GMS mission and philosophy using selected curriculum materials
• Create lessons and experiences utilizing multidisciplinary, real-world activities that will challenge and inspire students to apply content-area skills and develop critical thinking
• Adapt instructional methods to the varying aptitude, developmental stages, and learning styles of the children in their classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of the curriculum, including attending regular vertical team and student support meetings
• Embrace the messiness of working in a child-centered school where emergent curriculum and outside learning opportunities require day-to-day flexibility and lesson adaptability. Balance this with scaffolded systems that teach executive function skills. 
• Establish and uphold classroom routines 
• Observe and evaluate each individual student’s academic, social, and emotional growth, keeping appropriate records and preparing student evaluations
• Collect and analyze data that gives an entire picture for each student and will inform decisions that must be made regarding plans to ensure growth
• Establish and develop close relationships with families, including phone calls, conferences, and regular emails
• Foster a classroom environment that welcomes students to become reflective learners who can advocate for their individual learning styles
• Collaborate with faculty to develop a theme studies curriculum and performance tasks for students based on the three themes each year
• Attend various school events

Qualifications:

• At least three years of teaching experience in the lower elementary grades
• Experience in planning and implementing instructional materials for teaching lower elementary students
• A commitment to progressive pedagogy
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A fundamental belief that all children can learn, grow, and succeed
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to provide executive functioning and organizational support to upper elementary students
• Demonstrated success in communication and collaboration with parents and colleagues

  Application Process:

  1. Complete the Employment Application listed on the school website. 
  2. Send the completed Employment Applications along with a letter of interest, resume, and references (letters of recommendation or contact information for references) by email. Please email inquiries with the subject line “Lower Elementary Teacher Position” to:

   

  Human Resources

  The GreenMount School

  hr@greenmountschool.org

  Please visit our website at www.greenmountschool.org to learn more about our school and educational program.