Early Learning Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Early Learning Teacher (Grades 2-4)

Department: Early Learning

Reports to: Early Learning

Principal

Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30-3:30 Job Status: 40 hours/week;

benefits included

Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt (salary) Date Revised: January 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is

encouraged. Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and

cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.

Each of our Early Learning (PreK-Grade 4) grade-level teams works collaboratively to create engaging and

challenging learning experiences for their students. When you begin at Galloway, you will join a faculty who are

committed to challenging each other and their students to discover their interests and passions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embody and advocate for the mission and vision of the school
• Designs curriculum, assigns related coursework, and tracks student performance
• Evaluates programs and student progress (conferences, written evaluation, and written daily

correspondence)

• Take a student-centered approach by providing responsive instruction, including differentiation and

flexibility to adjust plans when needed

• Support a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum that includes student engagement through

project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation, iteration, and other active approaches to

learning

• Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility with regard to curriculum decisions in order to meet instructional

needs

• Instructs and encourages individual students; establishes goals for individualized students and small

groups

• Collaborates with colleagues and seeks feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Reflects on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Assumes personal responsibility for student achievement
• Actively participates in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
• Manages the class and ensures engagement and discipline
• Communicates with parents or other interested parties
• Support the implementation of the Strategic Plan and initiatives related to the plan
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education,

Elementary Education, or a related field

• Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• Experience in an Elementary Classroom

Competencies:

• Growth Mindset
• Experience with curriculum development and

design

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication and

presentational skills.

• Demonstrates capability to interface and

maintain effective relationships with parents,

administration, and staff.

• Demonstrated creativity and energy in the

classroom

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• 3-5 years of elementary classroom

experience,

• Training in structured literacy
• Interdisciplinary learning
• Comfortable with digital communication and

platforms

THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL MISSION

The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-
discovery is encouraged. Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the

knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen

pathways.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STATEMENT

At The Galloway School, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our mission, history,

culture, and identity. The members of the school value and affirm the individuality of each person

in our community. We truly commit to having a diverse community and intentionally supporting

these efforts through our policies, curricula, programming, and resources. The Galloway School

continuously examines and renews our commitment to fostering a community that welcomes and

respects each individual.