First Grade Teacher

FIRST GRADE TEACHER

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 $45000-$75000 based on years of experience and education level; the exact compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in elementary education or related field required. A Masters degree is preferred.
• 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.

School Overview:

Garrison Forest School is an independent nonsectarian college-preparatory girls day and boarding school in Baltimore County Maryland with an elementary middle and high school program a coed preschool and a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12. Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in academics the arts and athletics. Confident creative and compassionate GFS students are encouraged to be fully engaged as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices within a spirited and joyful environment.

Candidates should support the Mission Core Values and Statement of Respect of Garrison Forest School. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race sexual orientation ethnic origin sex gender identity or expression religion or disability in its employment policies and other school-administered programs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.