Lead 2nd Grade Teacher

LOWER SCHOOL:
LEAD 2nd GRADE TEACHER

The Oakwood School seeks an energetic, creative 2nd grade teacher to begin January 6, 2025. Successful candidates will exhibit flexibility and adaptability with students. The ideal candidate will actively participate in the life of the school outside of the classroom and perform other non-teaching duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Model and instill a love of learning.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Create and deliver relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Have an understanding of using differentiation and centers in the classroom.
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational cultural and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage tasks.
• Observe, evaluate and monitor student performance and mastery of standards.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to Oakwood’s initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect.
• Participate in grade-level, division meetings, before and after-school duties, faculty meetings, Oakwood functions, clubs and athletic events.
• Take all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, and data.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field; reading certification preferred
• at least three years of teaching in lower school grades;
• excellent understanding of the social, emotional, and academic needs of lower school students and how to enthusiastically provide for them;
• the ability to differentiate a rich, varied, and developmentally appropriate curriculum based on best practices and current research;
• a desire to work in a diverse and inclusive school environment;
• a commitment to work collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues; and
• ability to communicate respectfully, proactively, and honestly both verbally and in writing with parents, colleagues, and administrators regarding curriculum, students, and child development issues.