Second Grade Teacher — Hiring Now

Carter G Woodson School • Winston-Salem, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Carter G. Woodson School is seeking a dedicated Second Grade Teacher to help scholars strengthen their skills, develop independence, and grow through challenging and supportive instruction. CGW is a K–12 public charter school focused on academic excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and whole-child development, and celebrates culture, character, and connection.

The teacher provides standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The role emphasizes reading accuracy and fluency, comprehension, written expression, mathematical reasoning, and independent learning habits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred, or eligibility to work toward appropriate licensure.
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Ability to use data to plan interventions and support scholar growth.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching second grade.
• Training in the science of reading and experience supporting varied learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Strengthen scholars’ phonics, word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Teach scholars to organize ideas and develop clear written responses and connected paragraphs.
• Build understanding of place value, addition, subtraction, measurement, and mathematical problem-solving.
• Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Maintain a structured classroom and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns through appropriate redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
• Collaborate with exceptional children’s and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.

Benefits

• Instructional coaching
• Professional development
• Collaboration with academic and student support teams
• Opportunity to serve a school rooted in culture, community, and high expectations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level