The Galloway School is seeking a committed, experienced educator to join our team as a Fourth Grade Teacher beginning August 2025.
As a Fourth Grade Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering curriculum in core subjects, with a focus on developing students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Through engaging and differentiated learning experiences, you will challenge students based on their individual needs, encouraging growth and a deeper understanding of concepts. This curriculum is designed to expand students' knowledge through research, real-world application, and relevant connections to their everyday experiences.
Core subjects will be taught within a workshop model, utilizing an advanced curriculum that integrates technological skills, project-based activities, and STEM challenges. These methods foster discovery and exploratory learning, while promoting collaboration and student-centered development of ideas and solutions.
Each teacher is an integral part of the Upper School team that plans and works closely together.
Successful candidates will be those who demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and a love for working with 9- and 10-year-olds, coupled with a deep understanding of the developmental needs of this age group. They will model a Christ-centered life, possess strong content knowledge in core subjects, and have the ability to teach at an advanced level while integrating high-order thinking skills into their instruction.
Responsibilities:
- Teach and manage one classroom of approximately 14 students
- Model and guide students in a Christian environment, promoting values such as responsibility, perseverance, caring, and open-mindedness within our global community
- Implement current pedagogies, including project-based learning, to enhance student engagement and understanding
- Deliver an innovative curriculum that integrates technology and STEM challenges in a meaningful and appropriate way
- Collaborate with grade-level, divisional, and all-school teams to support the educational mission
- Develop and apply cultural competence in both teaching and teamwork
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing, to ensure student success
- Participate in various school duties, including carline, recess, lunch, and other related responsibilities as needed
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and a commitment to self-reflection in teaching practices
- Motivate and engage students through dynamic, interactive learning experiences
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- Valid teaching certification for the grade level applying
- Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience preferred
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make prudent decisions
- Experience in curriculum planning and development
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with parents, students, and colleagues
- Adaptability and a collaborative team spirit
- A genuine passion for teaching and working with children
- A commitment to lifelong learning, excellence, and professional growth
- A belief in the Christian faith, with a desire to work in a Christian educational environment
- Ability to pass an initial fingerprint and background check and maintain clearance throughout employment
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