2nd Grade Teacher

SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELL•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Avenue Charter School is seeking a 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher to provide standards-aligned instruction across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The teacher will plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and units, build foundational literacy and mathematics skills, and foster student curiosity through interactive, hands-on, and inquiry-based learning. The position includes establishing a safe, structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom; supporting students’ social-emotional development; assessing and monitoring academic and behavioral progress; and differentiating instruction for students with varied learning needs, including English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and advanced learners. The teacher will communicate regularly with families, collaborate with colleagues and specialists, and contribute to the school’s professional community and initiatives. The role is based in a classroom, with occasional duties outside such as recess or bus duty. Hours are regular school hours, with occasional after-school meetings or events.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee teaching license with an appropriate Early Childhood or Elementary Education endorsement, such as PreK–3, K–5, or K–6.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Completion of a state-approved educator preparation program.
Successful completion of required Praxis exams for licensure.
Strong knowledge of child development, literacy instruction, and differentiated teaching strategies.
Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with standards-based instruction, data-driven teaching, and educational technology.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies aligned with state and school academic standards.
Use backward design and curriculum pacing guides to plan units that promote mastery of grade-level content and essential skills.
Teach foundational literacy skills, including phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension strategies, and vocabulary.
Use guided, shared, and independent reading practices to address varying reading proficiency levels and promote a love of reading.
Teach opinion, narrative, and informative writing, and reinforce grammar, sentence structure, and writing conventions.
Teach mathematics concepts including place value, addition and subtraction strategies, time, money, and problem-solving.
Establish a safe, structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment and teach social-emotional skills.
Use positive behavior strategies and consistent routines to foster responsibility and respectful behavior.
Assess student understanding, use data to inform instruction, provide feedback, and plan targeted interventions or extensions.
Track and document academic and behavioral progress for report cards, family communication, and support plans.
Differentiate instruction and provide small-group and individualized support to help students meet grade-level benchmarks.
Collaborate with special educators, interventionists, and instructional aides to implement accommodations and modifications.
Build relationships with families through two-way communication, conferences, progress updates, classroom activities, and guidance for supporting learning at home.
Collaborate with grade-level colleagues and specialists to align instruction and support student achievement.
Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, instructional coaching, and school initiatives.
Uphold and model the school’s mission, core values, and standards for student achievement and character.
Perform occasional duties outside the classroom, such as recess or bus duty, and attend occasional after-school meetings or events.