Grade 2 Teacher

The Baldwin School•Bryn Mawr, PA

15h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)
A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with Responsive Classroom.

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
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or the Head of School