Elementary Teacher

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

Salary Details

Teachers can join the Lucy School health insurance group plan or receive a health stipend.

Details

Posted: 18-Jun-26

Location: Middletown, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Salary: $40,000

Categories

Elementary Teacher

Additional Information

2 openings available.

Lucy School is an independent, arts-based, nature-centered school serving PreK through 8th grade. We provide a student-centered, arts-enriched educational experience that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and a deep connection to the natural world. Our joyful community nurtures critical thinking, collaboration, confidence, empathy, and a lifelong love of learning. Class sizes are intentionally small to ensure individualized support and meaningful relationships.

Position Summary

Lucy School seeks a passionate and collaborative Elementary Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. We’re looking for a creative educator who embraces student-centered learning, integrates the arts into instruction, and contributes positively to our close-knit school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction in core academic subjects for Grade 1 elementary-aged students
• Integrate arts and experiential learning into the curriculum to enrich students’ academic and creative development.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and support student growth.
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues, specialists, and teaching artists to support interdisciplinary projects and school programs.
• Foster a classroom environment that reflects Lucy School’s values of curiosity, respect, community, and environmental stewardship.
• Communicate effectively with families and participate in school events and community activities.
• A love for nature and a willingness to engage students in outdoor and environmental learning.
• Experience with project-based learning, process drama, arts integration, or interdisciplinary curriculum design.
• Interest in ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

Why Lucy School?

At Lucy School, teaching is a collaborative vocation. Our educators work closely with teaching artists, specialists, and colleagues to create rich learning experiences that honor each child’s unique strengths. Teachers are supported in their professional development and encouraged to contribute to curricular innovation while participating actively in a caring, community-oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Maryland teaching certification or equivalent preferred
• Strong commitment to creative and student-centered pedagogy.
• Passion for arts-infused teaching and integrating experiential learning into daily instruction.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player mindset to thrive in collaborative planning and community building.
• Experience working with diverse learners and supporting social-emotional development.

About Lucy School

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