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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
To Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly on the Saint Martin’s website using the link below.
Please note that St. Martin’s does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.
Saint Martin’s School of Annapolis is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
At St. Martin’s Lutheran School of Annapolis, we are a community of teachers, learners and believers. We take pride in our caring, nurturing and inclusive community. We embrace the notion that each student is unique, bringing experiences, beliefs and perspectives that form the framework on which we can build. Our commitment to provide students with Christian instruction, exquisite education and extracurricular activities to prepare them for God-pleasing and productive lives has not changed since our founding in 1963.