Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade (The Grace School)

Meeting Street • Providence, RI

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About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a full-time, 2nd-grade Elementary Teacher for 40 hours per week. The teacher supports children of all abilities in reaching their potential by delivering a standards-based curriculum and fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The role involves planning and adapting instruction, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with educators and specialists to support all learners. Meeting Street emphasizes respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, and expects employees to recognize and appropriately respond to racism and other forms of injustice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in general education and special education, or the ability to obtain RIDE Certification in general education and special education.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of teaching experience, preferably including experience working with children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and revising a standards-based curriculum that promotes active learning through developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and progress reports, and provide input for IEPs within specified timelines as directed.
• Implement curricula as determined and with fidelity.
• Create a learning environment that stimulates and motivates children to work to their best potential.
• Design and implement appropriate academic and social goals for all students.
• Facilitate interactions among children that support emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
• Collaborate with educators and specialists to plan, adapt, and teach the curriculum for all learners.
• Maintain student progress data to support accurate evaluations and progress reports.
• Collaborate with staff to implement an inclusive educational and therapy classroom model.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to racism and other forms of injustice.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time