2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Responsibilities:Instruction & Assessment

• Prepare students for IREAD and other standardized assessments through focused skill-building and ongoing practice.
• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Science of Reading and implement the UFLI curriculum with fidelity.
• Provide clear learning goals and objectives, along with rubrics, to help students track their progress.
• Structure lessons to maximize learning time and ensure all content is delivered clearly, cohesively, and within allotted time.
• Help students interact with new information by identifying key ideas, chunking concepts, elaborating on learning, and recording knowledge.
• Support students in practicing and deepening new skills through guided and independent practice.
• Challenge students at their individual ability levels, guiding them through higher-order thinking tasks.
• Communicate high expectations for all students, including those who may need additional support.
• Create or select evaluation tools that align with lesson goals and meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Plan and prepare lessons and units using scaffolding, appropriate resources, and available technology.
• Provide targeted interventions for students who need additional academic support.

Classroom Management & Environment

• Establish clear classroom rules and procedures through consistent routines and modeling.
• Maintain excellent classroom management using proactive strategies and positive reinforcement.
• Recognize adherence to rules with positive feedback and apply fair, consistent consequences when needed.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students through objectivity, empathy, and appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Engage students by maintaining a lively pace, incorporating movement, and demonstrating enthusiasm.
• Create a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment that supports learning for all students.

Professional Responsibilities

• Perform additional teaching and non-teaching duties such as morning duty, lunch duty, and dismissal duty.
• Work independently with strong organizational skills, while also collaborating effectively with colleagues and staff.
• Plan and prepare to meet the needs of students who may lack academic support at home.
• Use traditional resources and new technologies to enhance instruction and student engagement.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the elementary level, preferably 2nd grade.
• Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading and experience using UFLI.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare students for standardized tests, including IREAD.
• Excellent classroom management and the ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities, and maintain high professional standards.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $3, $4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person