Kindergarten Teacher

The Galloway School is seeking a passionate nurturing educator to join our Lower Elementary team as a Kindergarten Teacher beginning in August 2026.

Building on the strong foundation of our Early Childhood program our Kindergarten classrooms are designed to spark curiosity deepen understanding and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to developing the whole childacademically socially emotionally and spirituallywithin a Christ-centered community.

In Kindergarten students grow as thinkers and problem-solvers. Through engaging differentiated instruction they develop critical thinking decision-making and collaboration skills in an environment that both supports and challenges each learner.

Our curriculum is delivered through a workshop model that integrates core subjects with technology project-based learning and hands-on STEM experiences. Students are encouraged to explore discover and take ownership of their learning as they develop ideas ask questions and collaborate to find meaningful solutions.

Beyond the core classroom students are enriched through music art Spanish and physical education as well as opportunities for performance creative expression and public speaking. We are intentional about cultivating intelligent compassionate and engaged global citizens. Through service learning students begin to understand the importance of contributing to their local and global communities. Learning extends beyond the classroom through experiences in our outdoor spacesincluding the garden and campus environmentsas well as field trips that foster connection curiosity and real-world understanding.

A qualified candidate is a passionate nurturing educator committed to supporting the whole child within a Christ-centered learning community. They have a strong understanding of early elementary education and child development and create joyful engaging classrooms where curiosity and meaningful learning thrive. They are skilled in differentiated instruction through a workshop model and integrate hands-on project-based and STEM learning experiences that promote critical thinking collaboration and problem-solving. This educator fosters students academic social emotional and spiritual growth while encouraging independence creativity and a love of learning. They are a strong communicator and collaborative team member who builds positive relationships with families and colleagues engages in ongoing professional growth and models a Christ-centered life in all they do.

The Galloway School values educators who are dedicated to academic excellence professional collaboration and the holistic development of each student within a Christian educational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach and manage one classroom of approximately 12-14 Kindergarten students.
• Create a warm engaging and Christ-centered classroom environment where each child feels known valued and supported.
• Design and deliver differentiated instruction using a workshop model to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Foster critical thinking problem-solving and collaboration through hands-on project-based and STEM-integrated learning experiences.
• Encourage creativity curiosity and student ownership of learning.
• Support the social emotional and spiritual development of each student.
• Collaborate closely with grade-level and divisional teams to ensure a cohesive mission-aligned program.
• Build strong supportive relationships with families through clear consistent communication.
• Participate fully in the life of the school including service learning enrichment activities and community events.
• Engage in ongoing reflection and professional growth to strengthen instructional practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification appropriate for elementary grades.
• Experience teaching early elementary students preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and differentiated instruction.
• Experience or interest in workshop model teaching project-based learning and STEM integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A joyful flexible and student-centered approach to teaching.
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and a desire to contribute to a Christ-centered school community.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required background checks.

Required Experience:

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