Head Teacher, Lower Middle School (Grade 4 or 5)

Marymount School seeks an experienced and dynamic Head Teacher to lead a fourth or fifth grade homeroom in our Lower Middle School. Head Teachers play a central role in nurturing students’ academic habits, cultivating curiosity, and building a strong foundation in mathematics, language arts, and social studies.

Working closely with their grade-level team, Head Teachers design purposeful, engaging learning experiences that invite students to think deeply, collaborate meaningfully, and connect with content in multiple ways. They are also responsible for fostering classroom communities in which each student feels known, valued, and inspired to learn.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary, and project-based learning is highly valued, as is a thoughtful approach to integrating technology as a tool for learning. Familiarity with the Judith Hochman approach to expository writing and Singapore Math is a plus.

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching students in whole-group and small-group settings across language arts, mathematics, and social studies.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues on curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy.
• Communicating regularly and thoughtfully with families.
• Participating in faculty, team, and student support meetings.
• Partnering with administrators and, when appropriate, outside providers to support student needs.
• Fulfilling supervisory responsibilities as determined by the Division Head.
  
  

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in education or a related field
• Experience working with upper elementary students in a school setting
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inquiry-based pedagogy
• A commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
  

We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.