Join Our Team!
At Radcliffe Creek School, we do work that matters. Our faculty and staff show up every day for students who learn differently — and they stay. Some of our team members have been with us for nearly 30 years, which says more about our culture than we ever could.
We're a small, close-knit K–8 independent school in Chestertown, Maryland, recognized as one of Kent County's best places to work. If you're drawn to an environment where individualized instruction is the norm, neurodivergent learners are celebrated, and your colleagues genuinely support one another — you'll feel at home here.
Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your career, if you're passionate about helping children thrive and want to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
We invest in the people who make Radcliffe what it is:
- Ample school holidays and vacation time
- 403(b) retirement program
- Optional healthcare plans
- Tuition remission for full-time faculty and staff
Substitute Teachers: Looking for flexibility? We welcome substitute teachers on an ongoing basis, starting at $18/hour. It's a great way to get to know our school and our students. Share your resume and cover letter with our hiring team at employment@radcliffecreekschool.org to express your interest.
Open Positions
Browse our current openings below. Each listing includes position details and how to apply.
Director of Special Education
Radcliffe Creek School invites passionate, mission-driven educators to apply for a rare opportunity to join our exceptional faculty in beautiful Chestertown, Maryland. Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Radcliffe is the only school in the region dedicated exclusively to serving bright students with neurodiverse learning profiles, including language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
At Radcliffe, we do things differently. Our work is deeply personalized, relational, and rooted in the belief that every child is capable of success when taught in the way they learn best. Through multisensory instruction, small class sizes, and a strengths-based approach, we create a dynamic environment where students build skills, confidence, and a true sense of belonging. This is more than a teaching role—it is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, innovative community doing transformative work for students and families.
Position Overview
Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Special Education Learning Specialist. This role is central to ensuring that each student receives a personalized, strengths-based, diagnostic-prescriptive educational experience aligned with our mission to provide a dynamic learning environment for students who benefit from individualized, multisensory instruction.
The Learning Specialist works closely with faculty, families, and outside professionals to support student learning, integrate related services, facilitate communication around public school placements and IEP development, monitor student progress, coach teachers, and strengthen key school programs, including admissions and student transition.
This role also offers the exciting opportunity and responsibility to help design and refine the systems that support our work, including progress monitoring and data collection, the development of individualized learning plans, alignment with IEP goals, and the creation of clear, cohesive structures that ensure consistency, accountability, and strong student outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
Student Support & Programming
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized learning plans for students
- Assess student strengths and areas of need to inform instructional strategies
- Collaborate with teachers to embed accommodations and executive functioning supports within the classroom
- Partner with related service providers (OT, SLP, counseling) to support the whole child
- Support the development and implementation of behavior and learning plans
- Oversee progress monitoring systems, data collection, and NWEA MAP testing to inform instructional decisions
Literacy Instruction
- Provide targeted literacy instruction using an Orton-Gillingham approach
- Support faculty in implementing evidence-based, multisensory literacy and math practices
- Use data to guide instruction and monitor student progress
Teacher Coaching & Professional Support
- Serve as a thought partner to teachers in supporting diverse learners
- Model instructional strategies and support differentiated, multisensory teaching
- Lead or support professional development related to learning differences and executive functioning
Assessment & Admissions
- Conduct and interpret educational assessments for current and prospective students
- Collaborate with the admissions team to evaluate student fit and readiness
- Screen prospective students to determine academic needs
- Communicate assessment findings clearly to families and staff
Transition Program Development
- Support the design and growth of a comprehensive transition program for 8th-grade students
- Collaborate with families, schools, and outside professionals to support successful transitions
- Provide documentation and guidance to inform placement decisions
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with families as a trusted resource in understanding their child's learning profile
- Interpret outside evaluations and share key insights with instructional teams
- Participate in student support meetings, admissions discussions, and transition planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Experience working with students with language-based learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges)
- Training and experience in educational assessment preferred
- Knowledge of multisensory instructional approaches (Orton-Gillingham experience preferred)
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Core Competencies
- Student-centered, strengths-based mindset
- Ability to translate data into actionable instructional strategies
- Skilled in coaching and supporting adult learners
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School | jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you — your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.
Art Teacher
Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking a creative, student-centered Art Teacher to lead and grow a dynamic, multi-sensory visual arts program for all students.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to design a multi-year, developmentally appropriate art curriculum that evolves with our students and reflects the unique ways they learn, through movement, creativity, exploration, and hands-on experience.
At Radcliffe Creek School, we provide a strengths-based, personalized learning environment for students with diverse learning profiles. Guided by our core pillars — growth mindset, care and connection, personalized experience, multi-sensory instruction, and genuine feedback — we are committed to helping students build confidence, develop self-regulation, and discover their strengths as learners and individuals.
This is a place where art is not about perfection; it is about possibility. It is where students who may struggle in traditional spaces find their voice, their confidence, and their joy. If you believe in the power of creativity to unlock potential, this is a place where your work will matter every single day.
Position Overview
The Art Teacher works with students in grades K–8, designing and implementing a multi-year curricular rotation that introduces a wide range of artistic media, techniques, and concepts. This role offers both structure and creative autonomy and the opportunity to build a cohesive program while tailoring instruction to meet students where they are.
At Radcliffe, the arts are not an "extra"; they are essential. For our students, art provides an entry point into learning that is often more accessible than traditional academic pathways. It builds confidence, supports fine motor development, strengthens executive functioning, and offers a powerful means of expression for students who may struggle to communicate through language alone. The art room is a place where students can take risks, experience success, and see themselves as capable creators.
This position also invites the teacher to extend learning beyond the classroom walls. With a beautiful 9-acre campus and our No Child Left Inside (NCLI) program, there are abundant opportunities to bring art outdoors, such as drawing from nature, creating with natural materials, studying light and landscape, and connecting artistic expression to the unique environment of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a multi-year K–8 visual arts curriculum
- Teach a range of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media
- Integrate multi-sensory approaches and hands-on experiences into all lessons
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning profiles, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
- Incorporate outdoor and nature-based art experiences through NCLI and use of the campus
- Foster creativity, risk-taking, and a positive studio environment
- Collaborate with faculty to connect art to interdisciplinary learning when appropriate
- Display and celebrate student work in meaningful ways
- Assess student growth through authentic, process-based feedback
Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Creative, flexible, and energized by working with students who learn differently
- Experienced in visual arts instruction across a range of ages and abilities
- Excited to design curriculum and bring new ideas to life
- Comfortable balancing structure and autonomy in program development
- Skilled at creating a studio environment that is both joyful and well-managed
- Interested in outdoor learning and integrating nature into artistic experiences
- Collaborative, reflective, and grounded in a growth mindset
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; degree in Art Education or related field preferred
- Teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students
- Experience working with students with learning differences strongly preferred
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School | jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you — your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.
Discovery Teacher
Radcliffe Creek School, the only school on the Eastern Shore serving bright students with language-based learning differences in K–8, is seeking a creative, energetic, and innovative Discovery Teacher to lead one of the most dynamic and unique parts of our program.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to design and grow a hands-on, project-based program that brings science and social studies to life for students who learn best through doing, creating, and experiencing.
At Radcliffe Creek School, we provide a strengths-based, student-centered learning environment for children with diverse learning profiles who benefit from personalized, multi-sensory instruction. Guided by our core pillars — growth mindset, care and connection, personalized experience, multi-sensory instruction, and genuine feedback — we are committed to helping students build confidence, develop self-regulation, and discover their strengths as learners and individuals.
Position Overview
The Discovery Teacher leads a multi-sensory, project-based class that integrates science and social studies through engaging, six-week thematic rotations. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in an active, flexible environment and is passionate about experiential learning.
The Discovery Teacher has the exciting opportunity and challenge to design meaningful learning experiences grounded in clear goals and standards, while also creating innovative, hands-on projects that allow students to explore, build, collaborate, and demonstrate understanding in authentic ways. This position offers a high degree of autonomy to shape units, select materials, and develop culminating projects that spark curiosity and deepen engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement interdisciplinary Discovery units in six-week rotations
- Develop hands-on, project-based learning experiences aligned with instructional goals
- Create engaging culminating projects that allow students to apply and demonstrate learning
- Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of learning profiles, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
- Incorporate multi-sensory strategies and movement into daily instruction
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and leadership to support student growth
- Foster a classroom environment rooted in curiosity, creativity, and care
- Assess and document student progress in meaningful and accessible ways
Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Creative, energetic, and excited to ignite curiosity and joy in learning
- Experienced in project-based or experiential learning (flexible, hands-on instructional design)
- Comfortable balancing structure and autonomy — able to plan within goals while designing innovative experiences
- Skilled at engaging students who learn differently through movement, building, discussion, and exploration
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage materials, projects, and timelines
- Collaborative and reflective, with a growth mindset
- Passionate about working with students with learning differences
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level
- Experience with project-based learning, STEM, or interdisciplinary teaching preferred
- Experience working with students with learning differences strongly preferred
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School | jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you — your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.
PE Teacher
Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking an energetic, creative, and student-centered Physical Education Teacher to join our community. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver a dynamic, multi-year physical education program that supports the whole child — physically, socially, and emotionally — while aligning with our strengths-based, personalized approach to learning.
Our students thrive in an environment that emphasizes growth mindset, care and connection, multi-sensory instruction, and genuine feedback, and our PE program is an essential part of that experience.
Position Overview
At Radcliffe Creek School, physical education is more than movement — it is a critical space where students build confidence, develop self-regulation, and learn how to work with and alongside others. The PE Teacher will create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade that emphasize skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Lessons should be thoughtfully differentiated to meet a wide range of learning profiles, ensuring that every student feels successful, included, and challenged. The ideal candidate understands how to break down skills, scaffold instruction, and adapt activities so that all learners can participate meaningfully.
Our campus and our No Child Left Inside (NCLI) program provide an incredible opportunity to take learning beyond the traditional gym space. The PE Teacher will regularly incorporate outdoor education, using our nine-acre campus and the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore to inspire movement, exploration, and play. Whether through cooperative games, nature-based fitness challenges, or team-building initiatives, students are encouraged to connect physical activity with joy, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
This role also plays an important part in shaping school culture. The PE Teacher models and explicitly teaches sportsmanship, collaboration, and perseverance, helping students navigate both success and challenge with integrity. They partner closely with classroom teachers, the RISE team, and school leadership to support students' social-emotional growth, reinforce positive behaviors, and contribute to a cohesive, supportive school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a multi-year K–8 physical education curriculum aligned with a strengths-based, whole-child approach
- Create developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons that emphasize skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of learning profiles, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
- Incorporate outdoor education and nature-based movement experiences through NCLI and use of the nine-acre campus
- Model and explicitly teach sportsmanship, collaboration, and perseverance
- Partner with classroom teachers, the RISE team, and school leadership to support students' social-emotional growth
- Reinforce positive behaviors and contribute to a cohesive, supportive school environment
Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Energetic, creative, and passionate about creating inclusive physical education experiences
- Experienced working with diverse learners with a deep understanding of child development
- Skilled at breaking down skills, scaffolding instruction, and adapting activities for all learners
- Committed to connecting physical activity with joy, resilience, and a sense of belonging
- A strong communicator with flexibility and a collaborative mindset
- Interested in outdoor learning and nature-based physical education
- A background in adaptive physical education, coaching, or outdoor education is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; degree in Physical Education or related field preferred
- Teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level
- Experience working with students with learning differences strongly preferred
- Background in adaptive physical education, coaching, or outdoor education a plus
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume/CV, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School | jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org
We would love to learn more about you — your experience, your thinking, and what draws you to this work. If you are passionate about supporting students who learn differently and want to be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven community, we encourage you to apply.