Grade 2 Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Lower School Grade 2 Teacher

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in 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 is seeking a full-time Grade 2 Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year , 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 they will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education.

Responsibilities:

• Nurture 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 partners and co-curricular specialist teachers to ensure continuity in the curriculum and provide a cohesive learning environment for all students;
• Use Singapore Math in Focus, UFLI Phonics, Arts & Letters and Geodes ELA, and InquirED Social Studies programs as the foundational tools to provide whole group, small group and individual instruction;
• Differentiate instruction and materials to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of learners in the classroom;
• Design hands-on, engaging learning activities that emphasize critical thinking and real-world problem solving while developing skill proficiency;
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly. Provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress;
• Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning experiences;
• 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;
• Use the Seesaw learning platform as a primary means of sharing student work and progress with families; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or the Head of School.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and coursework in Elementary Education or related field;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects (Google applications, MacBooks/iPads, 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.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with Responsive Classroom.

Contact:

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please upload all supporting documents in the 'Resume' section.

Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.