Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade (The Grace School)

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher for Grade 2 at The Grace School. The teacher supports children of all abilities in reaching their fullest potential by delivering standards-based instruction and contributing to an inclusive educational and therapy classroom model. The role is 40 hours per week. The teacher develops and implements lesson plans, curricula, academic and social goals, progress reports, and input for IEPs. The position includes creating a motivating learning environment, supporting children’s emotional, social, and cognitive growth, collaborating with educators and specialists, and maintaining student progress records. Employees are expected to uphold Meeting Street’s values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, and to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. Full-time employees receive competitive pay, generous PTO, 13 paid holidays, and medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits. Meeting Street’s equal opportunity policy provides for employment practices without regard to protected characteristics and protects employees and applicants from coercion, retaliation, or discrimination related to equal opportunity complaints or investigations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of teaching experience, with prior experience working with children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment preferred.

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 properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.