Upper School Teacher - Fourth Grade

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 problemsolving and decisionmaking 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 realworld 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 projectbased activities and STEM challenges. These methods foster discovery and exploratory learning while promoting collaboration and studentcentered 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 10yearolds coupled with a deep understanding of the developmental needs of this age group. They will model a Christcentered life possess strong content knowledge in core subjects and have the ability to teach at an advanced level while integrating highorder 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 openmindedness within our global community
• Implement current pedagogies including projectbased 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 gradelevel divisional and allschool 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 selfreflection in teaching practices
• Motivate and engage students through dynamic interactive learning experiences

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree or higher
• Valid teaching certification for the grade level applying
• Minimum of two years of fulltime 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