Grade 2 Classroom Teacher

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Primary Purpose of the Position

A Lower School Classroom Teacher fosters a dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. The teacher designs and delivers engaging lessons across core subject areas, ensuring that students in Grades 1–5 develop strong academic foundations, social-emotional skills, and critical thinking abilities, while embodying the school’s mission and values.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional units across core subjects (literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies) aligned with grade-level expectations and school curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to address the varied learning styles, abilities, and needs of students.
• Utilize diverse assessment methods to monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that fosters respect, collaboration, and student agency.
• Support students in developing social-emotional competencies, resilience, and positive relationships.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning experiences to enhance student engagement.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress, classroom activities, and strategies for home support.
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, specialists, and administrators to plan curriculum, events, and interventions.
• Organize and lead class projects, field trips, and school community events.
• Participate actively in professional development, faculty meetings, and school initiatives.

Certifications and Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification/license for elementary grades (U.S. or internationally recognized equivalent).

Desired

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Specialized training in literacy, mathematics instruction, or inquiry-based learning.

Experience

Required

• Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience teaching literacy and numeracy in early and upper elementary grades.

Desired

• Experience teaching in an international or multicultural context.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, or constructivist approaches.
• Experience with co-teaching or working with learning specialists.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and best practices for elementary education.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and foster student agency in learning.
• Proficiency in designing engaging and intellectually challenging lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues

Desired

• Familiarity with international curricula (e.g., IB PYP or equivalent).
• Skill in integrating technology to support learning and creativity.
• Knowledge of strategies to support multilingual learners.

Personal Attributes

Required

• Commitment to the school’s mission, values, and inclusive practices.
• Professionalism in attendance, punctuality, conduct, and communication.
• Empathy, patience, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
• Collaborative and reflective mindset, open to continuous professional growth.

Desired

• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in lesson design and classroom practice.
• Passion for fostering curiosity, joy, and a love of learning in children.
• Active engagement with the broader school community and parent partnerships.