Fourth Grade Teacher

Position Summary

St. Martin’s Lutheran School is seeking a passionate, student-centered, faith-filled educator to serve as our Fourth Grade Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. We are in the midst of an exciting season of rebuilding and renewal as we strengthen academic rigor, deepen Christian community, and cultivate a school culture where students are known, challenged, supported, and loved.

The ideal candidate is a strong instructional leader who understands child development, believes deeply in relationship-centered teaching, and is committed to helping students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

This position is ideal for an educator who desires to be part of a mission-driven school community that values collaboration, innovation, joyful learning, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to foster creativity and academic growth in students while being part of a supportive community in Annapolis, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and delivering high-quality instruction aligned to standards
• Creating a safe, structured, joyful classroom environment
• Monitoring and communicating student progress regularly
• Collaborating with grade-level teams, support staff, and administration
• Participating fully in school life, events, and professional development
• Supporting the Christian mission and values of the school
• Building strong partnerships with families
• Utilizing assessment data to guide instructional decisions
• Maintaining professionalism in communication, planning, and collaboration

Qualifications & Competencies

Preferred candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Maryland certification or ability to obtain certification
• 1-3 years' experience teaching upper elementary students preferred
• Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills
• Knowledge of best practices in literacy and mathematics instruction
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Commitment to Christian education and faith-based community

Additional Information

This position offers a salary range of $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year. St. Martin’s also offers a generous benefits package including the following:

• Small class sizes of no more than 15 students
• Consistent professional development and coaching
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in Annapolis, Maryland.

About the Organization

St. Martin’s Lutheran School of Annapolis is a Christian school serving students in Preschool through 8th Grade. Rooted in faith and committed to excellence, we seek to develop the whole child through rigorous academics, strong relationships, servant leadership, and Christ-centered community. We believe:

• Children deserve classrooms that are both joyful and rigorous
• Strong relationships are foundational to strong instruction
• Teachers should be supported, coached, and developed
• Excellence and grace can coexist
• Every child is capable of growth