Lower Elementary Teacher

At a Glance

Position Title: Lower Elementary Teacher
Position Type: Full time
Pay Range: $52,000 - $70,000, Salary commensurate with experience
Start Date: 08/01/2026

Position Summary

The Bryn Mawr School seeks a full time, growth-minded Lower Elementary teacher to begin August, 2026.

Requirements of the position:

• Plan and implement high-quality instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies, tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities. 
• Deliver phonics instruction using principles of the science of reading.
• Teach math using a Singapore math approach. 
• Exhibit strong classroom management skills, creating a nurturing and productive learning environment.
• Foster a love of learning, independence, and personal responsibility while meeting the developmental and academic needs of students.
• Utilize both formal and informal assessments to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and identify areas for growth.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Communicate regularly with parents about academic progress, goals, and character development.
• Reflect on teaching practice, pursue professional growth opportunities, and remain open to feedback.
• Incorporate technology in intentional ways, while maintaining a classroom environment rooted in hands-on learning and direct instruction for core academic subjects.
• Collaborate with support staff and grade-level teams to create optimal learning environments for all students
   

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform assigned teacher duties such as recess, carpool and lunch duties.
• Attend faculty meetings and scheduled professional days.
• Pursue professional development opportunities such as lectures, workshops, conventions, and graduate level courses.
   

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
• 3-5 years teaching experience, preferred 
• Desire and ability to work with Lower School students with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Facility with using a variety of pedagogical strategies. 
• Experience teaching phonics of reading using a research-based science of reading approach; experience with UFLI preferred
• Experience teaching math to elementary students using the Singapore model
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines; manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.
• Willingness to support the life of the school community beyond classroom teaching/advising. 
• Commitment to using conversation norms and constructive engagement at all times with students, caregivers, colleagues; speak positively about school and community members in all contexts.
   

Salary and Benefits

• Bryn Mawr School follows a Faculty Salary Scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $52,000 and $70,000. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• Aflac
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

Opportunities to participate in extracurricular programs (e.g., athletics, arts, after-school programming) are available. 
 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three current professional references to Elaine Swyryn, Associate Head of School, at resumes@brynmawrschool.org Please enter, “Lower Elementary Teacher” as the title.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ways in which inclusive and equitable practices inform their approach to instruction and communication. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply and will be welcomed into a community that celebrates the uniqueness of each faculty member and student. 

The Bryn Mawr School is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
 

Post Date
2/7/2026