Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade (The Grace School)

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for an Elementary Teacher – Grade 2 for 40 hours per week. Duties: Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of a standards-based curriculum that promotes active learning by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Develops lesson plans, progress reports, and provides input for IEPs within specified timelines as directed. Implements curricula as determined and with fidelity Creates a learning environment where the children are stimulated and motivated to work to their best potential. Designs and implements appropriate academic and social goals for all students. Facilitates interactions among children that provide opportunities for emotional, social and cognitive growth. Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adapting and teaching of the curriculum for all learners. Maintains data records on each student’s progress to be used to write accurate evaluations and/or progress reports. Collaborate with other staff to implement an inclusive educational/therapy classroom model. Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws. L earn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org 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 A minimum of one year’s teaching experience, with prior experience working with children with and without disabilities, is preferred in an inclusive environment. Current CPR and First Aid certification.