Parental Leave Replacement Second Grade Teacher

Parental Leave Replacement Second Grade Teacher
- October 2026-February 2027

Parental Leave Replacement Second Grade Teacher
- October 2026-February 2027

Gordon School Gordon School - East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade all-gender independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family.

We are seeking to hire a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative elementary educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a strong sense of cultural competency for a parental leave replacement opening in the second grade. Personal qualities include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor.

This full-time homeroom teacher will implement a curriculum that is hands-on, developmentally appropriate, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of elementary school practice and pedagogy and possess a willingness to partner with colleagues and parents to ensure the social, emotional and academic well being of students.

Personal attributes and skills required

Possess the physical and mental attributes required for teaching elementary school age children

Appreciate and enjoy working with children this age

Be energetic, flexible, resilient, and open to change and new ideas

Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively

Have strong interpersonal skills that support and engender trust and be able to collaborate effectively with a team of teachers

Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences

Understand and support multicultural practice and pedagogy

Have experience working in a racially diverse community

Be a thoughtful and effective listener

Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing

Have a strong sense of self, a good sense of humor, and a positive outlook on one’s professional endeavors

Prerequisites for the position

Possess an undergraduate degree at minimum, be well-grounded in elementary education, and have experience working with children of this age

Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of current educational practices and of a curriculum that supports a developmental, process-oriented approach

Desire to teach in a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse school community

The ability to create innovative, mission-based curriculum that fosters skill development and aligns with progressive pedagogy and supports a neurodiverse classroom

Understand assessment methods that are appropriate for gaining insights into the educational needs of elementary students and for evaluating their progress

Understand national math standards, Writing Workshop, and Literature-Based Reading

The ability to execute and implement established curriculum

Duties and expectations

Report to the Lower School Director

Be a full time classroom teacher who is responsible for the supervision and teaching of all students in their classroom

Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that…