About This Role
We are seeking a loving, creative, and student-centered Grade 2 Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about childhood education, understands whole-child development, and creates an engaging, inclusive classroom where all learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Grade 2 Teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction aligned with our AltEd Reggio Emilia inspired model, fostering a positive classroom culture, and supporting the developmental needs of 7–8.5-year-old learners. Our amazing rockstar teacher will use differentiated (Reggio focused) instruction, and hands-on learning, to ensure student growth and success, but most of all, connect with love and caring.
What You'll Do
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies (we will have a skill based math teacher supporting you by teaching math to your cohort)
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Create a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment
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Use assessments to guide instruction
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Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily routines
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Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress (weekly newsletters, in person during PT Conferences, etc.)
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Collaborate with grade-level team members and specialists
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Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance
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Support positive engagement systems and classroom expectations
Requirements
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Associate's/Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (nice to have, not required)
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Valid teaching certification for Elementary Education (or eligibility to obtain) highly preferred
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Experience teaching early elementary grades (or K-2) preferred
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Strong classroom management and communication skills
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Passion for child-centered, inquiry-based learning
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Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student well-being
Nice To Haves
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Experience with Reggio Emilia, project-based learning, or Waldorf/Montessori-inspired approaches
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Familiarity with SEL framework and pouring into our class by creating social-emotional activities
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Strong collaboration and team teaching mindset
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not a must
Benefits
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Paid Leave
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Sick Leave
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Tuition Assistance
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Child Care Discount
Dependent Care (100%) for one child ($1,250/month value).
Free food (gluten-free, diet specific, snacks and lunches daily made fresh by our chef), $300/month value).
Paid time off (7 weeks/annually, we follow AISD for the most part).
Chiropractic Care (weekly) $402/month value.
Massage (monthly) $120/month value.
