Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 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 Lower School Principal. 

Requirements

• Plan and implement the pre-kindergarten curriculum, including early literacy and math, thematic units, outdoor learning, art, and social-emotional learning.  

• Use pedagogical best practices, learning standards, and informal assessments to drive student growth.   

• Use the outdoor learning spaces and experiences to enhance and deepen the pre-kindergarten curriculum.  

• 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 pre-kindergarten assistant teachers to foster a well-rounded, engaging pre-kindergarten 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. 

• 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 confidentiality with student information and records.  

• Comply with MSDE regulations with respect to the Office of Child Care’s training Lead Teacher education and annual training requirements 

• 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, and faculty meetings. 

Qualifications    

• Desire to be actively engaged in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth.   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred)     

• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School   

• Resilient, mission-driven, and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment for students   

• Collaborative by nature, and an effective communicator with students, teachers, administrators, and families.   

• Proficiency in technology   

• Federal and State Background Check clearance and MSDE Employment History review  

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 within the range of $58,500 - $98,520, dependent on experience.   

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.