2nd Grade Teacher - Lincoln Elementary School

2nd Grade Teacher
- Lincoln Elementary School

Springfield City Schools Dayton Area School Consortium
- Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5770762

Final date to receive applications: Jun 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School for the  school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre‑K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west‑central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.

Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the You Media Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3‑D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

• Current licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education with certification to teach 2nd grade.
• Possession of or in the process of applying for the Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education).
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions.
• Be willing to serve on teams.
• Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Manage an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and the development of the whole child.
• Foster a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encourage parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain close relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis, specifically in regards to at‑risk students as defined by the Third Grade Reading Guarantee.
• Actively engage at-risk students in the learning process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Recognize the needs of individual students and the entire group and offer support and flexibility as needed.
• Work as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the goals of our District.
• Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in professional development activities that are aligned with district and building goals, assigned subject content and the varied needs of students.

As a contracted employee, Teachers on Special Assignments work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.

All employees receive professional development.

The Springfield Education Association and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.

Springfield Education Association (SEA)

Position Type: Full-time

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone:
• Email: bonnie.terry