Elementary Teacher

Location: Middletown, Maryland • Type: Full Time • 2 openings available

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

$40,000