Fourth Grade Teacher

Position: Fourth Grade Teacher (2026-2027)
Fourth Grade Teacher )# Fourth Grade Teacher )Annapolis, MD 21403## Overview Salary Range $47,405.00 - $89,005.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level4 Year Degree Category Education ## Description
** Full-time, 10 Months, Faculty Exempt
** Key School is seeking a Fourth Grade Teacher for the  academic year. The successful candidate will have previous experience in elementary education, understand the developmental needs of Fourth Graders, demonstrate warmth and concern for young children and employ creative instructional practices to engage learners.  Reporting to the Lower School Division Head, a 4th Grade Teacher works collaboratively with other members of the Lower School team to provide an age appropriate, culturally responsive program for elementary students.

The Ideal Candidate s Possesses the Following Characteristics:
* Promotes and exemplifies a commitment to Key School’s mission and values
* Strong organizational, communication and collaborative skills
* Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
* Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both classroom practices and amongst all community members
* Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
* Technologically savvy:
Working effectively to leverage technology as a tool for teaching and learning
* An effective communicator:
Communicating with empathy and clarity to various audiences (students, faculty and staff, families)
* A self-starter with the capacity to build trust, establish relationships and engage students, parents, staff, and colleagues
* Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary children
* Well versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
* Demonstrates a strong passion for culturally-responsive teaching, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.## Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)
* Minimum of 2 - 5 years lead teaching experience in an elementary school setting
* Strong instructional skills and classroom management
* Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development
* Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires indoor and outdoor student supervision each day. Some classes take place in other parts of the campus. The ability to move around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement and manage stairs is needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

The salary range for this position is $47,405-$89,005 and is based upon several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience and education.

Technical

Competencies:

All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar.

They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google Meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.

Work Schedule/Travel:

Occasionally, there may be school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends. Additionally, participation in scheduled faculty meetings is required.

About the School:

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through…