Art-Infused Elementary Teacher — Outdoor & Project-Based Learning

Lucy School; Middletown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health stipend

Job summary

Lucy School seeks a passionate Elementary Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate embraces student-centered learning, integrates the arts into instruction, and contributes positively to our close-knit school community.

We value collaboration with teaching artists and specialists, a commitment to experiential and environmental learning, and a love of nature. Class sizes are small to ensure individualized support and meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education; master’s degree preferred.
• Maryland teaching certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong commitment to creative and student-centered pedagogy.
• Experience with arts-infused teaching and experiential learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction in core subjects for Grade 1.
• Integrate arts and experiential learning into the curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and teaching artists on interdisciplinary projects.
• Foster a classroom environment reflecting curiosity, respect, community, and environmental stewardship.
• Communicate effectively with families and participate in school events.
• Engage students in outdoor and environmental learning.
• Experience with project-based learning, process drama, arts integration, or interdisciplinary curriculum design.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-player mindset

Student-centered pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Maryland teaching certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lucy School seeks a passionate Elementary Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate embraces student-centered learning, integrates the arts into instruction, and contributes positively to our close-knit school community.

We value collaboration with teaching artists and specialists, a commitment to experiential and environmental learning, and a love of nature. Class sizes are small to ensure individualized support and meaningful relationships.