2nd Grade Teacher (AMS-Little Rock) 2026-2027

AMS Schools•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated public charter schools committed to academic excellence, equity, and college-preparatory rigor. AMS Arkansas is our network’s first out-of-state expansion, and we are excited to serve students and families in the Little Rock community. We believe in the power of high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to develop today’s students into tomorrow’s global visionaries. At AMS, we seek mission-driven educators who are passionate about making an impact for underserved students and committed to helping every child succeed. At AMS Little Rock, K–5 teachers are self-contained and teach all core subjects, while students rotate to elective classes. The 2nd Grade Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, differentiated instruction across core subject areas while fostering a joyful, structured, and academically focused classroom environment. This role requires a collaborative educator who can support both academic growth and social-emotional development for elementary students. The ideal candidate is data-driven, culturally responsive, and committed to maintaining high expectations for all learners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated content knowledge in education and/or elementary instruction through degree, certification, or teaching experience
Ability to pass required background checks

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or higher in Education preferred
At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience preferred
Arkansas State Teaching Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Use AMS curriculum and standards to plan, internalize, and deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction.
Provide instruction across core subject areas in a self-contained classroom setting.
Use specific and measurable data to monitor student performance and adjust instruction for visible results.
Administer formative and summative assessments aligned to the school’s assessment calendar.
Participate in data analysis protocols with leadership and peers to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes.
Uphold high expectations for student conduct and use PBIS and intervention strategies to support social-emotional development.
Create an organized, clean, and joyful classroom print environment aligned to campus-wide systems and expectations.
Support students’ academic and behavioral growth through structured classroom routines and strong relationship-building.
Attend weekly professional development and participate in grade-level team and professional learning community meetings.
Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, calls, emails, and parent-student-teacher conferences.
Collaborate with administrators and staff to meet students’ academic and behavioral needs.
Maintain accurate weekly grade records that reflect mastery of standards and communicate student progress effectively.
Perform other role-related duties as assigned in support of school and student success.