First Grade Teacher

Garrison Forest School•Owings Mills, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Garrison Forest School seeks a creative and dynamic First Grade Teacher for its Lower School for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate values the importance of all-girls education and supports both the development of strong academic skills and students' confidence, authentic voice, and capacity for leadership. The salary range for this position is $45,000-$75,000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field required.
Prior experience teaching elementary-aged students.
GFS seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community is essential.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the homeroom teaching team, contributing to the design and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching girls and an understanding of best practices in girls’ education.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of reading acquisition and deliver effective, evidence-based literacy instruction within a comprehensive literacy program.
Demonstrate expertise in developing students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics, with a focus on number sense, flexible thinking, and problem-solving.
Demonstrate best practices by using a variety of instructional strategies including flexible grouping, differentiated instruction, and experiential/discovery learning.
Develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, and cultivate the flexibility and self-awareness needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Use technology thoughtfully to enhance learning and foster digital citizenship and ethical use, while prioritizing meaningful non-digital experiences.
Use a range of assessment tools to evaluate student learning and growth, and make strategic instructional decisions with support from the Academic Success team and administration.
Foster a warm and supportive classroom culture, creating an environment where each student thrives socially, emotionally, and developmentally.
Build strong partnerships with colleagues and families through clear, consistent, and thoughtful communication in support of student growth.
Embrace the unique GFS experience by engaging with our residential community, including domestic and international students, and utilizing our 110-acre campus to design outdoor learning experiences that foster inquiry, exploration, and student well-being.
Contribute to the life of the School by fulfilling assigned Lower School duties as well as one weekend activity for the Residential Life program.