Indian Creek School Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher for 2025-26

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 587 students aged 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The school's mission statement reads: Indian Creek Indian Creek School inspires authenticity, connection, and curiosity so every student can pursue their full potential in scholarship and in life.

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission. 

This is a full-time (40 hours), 10-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Assistant Head of School and Lower School Principal. 

Responsibilities:  

• Plan and implement the first-grade curriculum, including Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Studies, and social and emotional learning. 
• Use pedagogical best practices, learning standards, and assessments to drive student growth and achievement.  
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community utilizing best practices in social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching.            
• Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the other fourth-grade homeroom teacher to foster a well-rounded first-grade experience for each student.                   
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Supervise students during all aspects of the instructional day, including lunch and recess.
• Supervise and support students during their weekly outdoor education experience.
• Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.  
• Work with the Lower School Principal to ensure high-quality education and the most engaging experience for students. 
• Collaborate with the Lower School Team.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and records. 
• Actively engage in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth. 
• Actively participate in a professional learning community, including reading and being familiar with relevant professional literature and research, participating in peer coaching, reflection meetings, planning meetings, data meetings, and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred) 
• Demonstrated experience in elementary education 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in classroom management
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in a small group model for language arts, math, and writing
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other faculty members
• Demonstrated commitment to belonging, well-being, and inclusive pedagogy
• Proficiency in integrating educational technology into instruction
• Educational philosophy which aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School 
• Ability to participate in the outdoor learning program, including walking on uneven surfaces, being outdoors in all safe weather conditions, and leading student groups through wooded environments.
• Preferred: Experience teaching Singapore Math and Open Court curriculum

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime.   

In addition to the annual salary, Indian Creek School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability for the employee and their eligible dependents.   We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future. PTO includes vacation, sick, holiday, and parental/family leave. 

Equal Employment

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.