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About This Role We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and student-centered Grade 2 Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about childhood education, understands whole-child development, and creates an engaging, inclusive classroom where all learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Position Overview The Grade 2 Teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction aligned with our AltEd Reggio Emilia inspired model, fostering a positive classroom culture, and supporting the developmental needs of 7–8.5-year-old learners. Our amazing rockstar teacher will use differentiated (Reggio focused) instruction, and hands-on learning, to ensure student growth and success, but most of all, connect with love and caring. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies (we will have a skill based math teacher supporting you by teaching math to your cohort) • Create a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment • Use assessments to guide instruction • Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily routines • Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress (weekly newsletters, in person during PT Conferences, etc.) • Collaborate with grade-level team members and specialists • Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance • Support positive engagement systems and classroom expectations Requirements Qualifications • Associate's/Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (nice to have, not required) • Valid teaching certification for Elementary Education (or eligibility to obtain) highly preferred • Experience teaching early elementary grades (or K-2) preferred • Strong classroom management and communication skills • Passion for child-centered, inquiry-based learning • Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student well-being Nice to Have Preferred Skills • Experience with Reggio Emilia, project-based learning, or Waldorf/Montessori-inspired approaches • Familiarity with SEL framework and pouring into our class by creating social-emotional activities • Strong collaboration and team teaching mindset • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not a must Benefits • Paid Leave • Sick Leave • Child Care Discount • Professional Development • Flexible Schedule • Dependent Care (100%) for one child ($1,250/month value). • Free food (gluten-free, diet specific), $300/month value). • Paid time off (7 weeks/annually, we follow AISD for the most part). • Chiropractic Care (weekly) $402/month value. • Massage (monthly) $120/month value.