2nd Grade Teacher
First Trinity Academy – Leesburg, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
School Year: 2026–2027
Reports To: Headmaster
Join Our Team
First Trinity Academy is seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher who is committed to helping young learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are a private school with small class sizes, allowing teachers to build meaningful relationships with students while providing individualized instruction in a supportive learning environment.
We are looking for an educator who inspires curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and creates a classroom where every child feels valued, challenged, and successful.
Position Summary
The 2nd Grade Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that fosters academic excellence and character development. The teacher will create a structured, positive classroom environment that encourages students to become confident readers, writers, mathematicians, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging daily lessons in core subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners.
- Build strong foundational skills in reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and mathematics.
- Incorporate hands-on learning experiences, technology, and project-based activities into instruction.
- Foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and well-managed classroom environment.
- Assess student progress through formal and informal assessments and use data to guide instruction.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to support student success.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and parent conferences.
- Uphold school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
- Valid Florida teaching certificate (preferred but not required)
- Previous elementary classroom teaching experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of child development and effective instructional strategies for elementary learners.
- Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional learning community.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a private or faith-based school.
- Experience with differentiated instruction and small-group teaching.
- Familiarity with project-based learning and STEM/STEAM integration.
- Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Patience, compassion, and professionalism.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Creativity and flexibility in lesson planning.
- A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
What We Offer
- Small class sizes that allow for individualized instruction.
- A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
- A positive school culture focused on academic excellence and character development.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.
Fingerprinting
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