2nd grade Homeroom Teacher

Hammond School • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Hammond is a highly desirable teaching destination known for its beautiful campus and facilities, supportive professional community, engaged and supportive parents, small class sizes, and exceptional resources for teaching and learning. Joining the Lower School team as a full-time 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher is a rare opportunity to become part of Hammond's collaborative and student-centered community. This full-time 2nd grade homeroom teacher position begins in August 2026 and includes teaching across core content areas; building a positive, joyful homeroom community; and maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and parents. Hammond seeks instructional leaders who are experienced educators, thoughtful and intentional in their planning and instruction, and effective communicators. Hammond values teacher growth and provides ongoing professional development, collaborative planning time, and instructional support. Teachers are encouraged to bring creativity and innovation into their classrooms while working within a supportive, mission-driven environment. Experience with programs such as Apple technologies, design-based learning, Handwriting Without Tears, Reveal Math, Phonics, Being a Reader, and Being a Writer, or similar programs, is beneficial but not required. Required: Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education and/or related field. Graduate work is preferred. Reporting: Prekindergarten through 4th grade Homeroom Teachers report to the Head of Lower School. A completed application will include the following components: Cover letter expressing interest and related experiences. Resume or curriculum vitae. Names of three references and contact information. The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Helen Kiser, Head of Lower School. Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity Employer Hammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education and/or related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programs such as Apple technologies, design-based learning, Handwriting Without Tears, Reveal Math, Phonics, Being a Reader, and Being a Writer, or similar programs
• Graduate work

Responsibilities

• teaching across core content areas
• building a positive, joyful homeroom community
• maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time