2nd Grade Teacher – Charter School

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher – Small Charter School
Description:

Second Grade Teacher

At Freedom Academy, we believe students thrive in environments that are both structured and relational. Our goal is to create a campus that feels joyful, safe, encouraging, and deeply human — not cold, chaotic, or institutional.
We are building a school culture rooted in:
Integrity
Honor
Leadership
where students are challenged academically, developed relationally, and supported by adults who genuinely care about their success.
We are currently seeking a warm, structured, student-centered, and academically strong Second Grade Teacher to join our growing team.
This role is ideal for someone who loves helping students build confidence, strengthen foundational academic skills, develop classroom independence, and grow socially and emotionally within a positive and encouraging learning environment.

What Makes Freedom Different

Freedom Academy is a K–8 charter school committed to:
Defending childhood
Reclaiming academic excellence
Restoring parental trust in education
Our classrooms prioritize strong academics, healthy childhood development, character formation, and meaningful partnership with families.
Our team genuinely cares about one another. We laugh together, problem-solve together, support one another through challenges, and work hard to create a school environment where both students and staff can flourish.

Our Commitment to Families

At Freedom Academy, we believe strong schools are built through strong partnerships with parents. We are committed to creating a learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student safety, character development, healthy childhood experiences, and transparent communication with families.
Applicants are encouraged to review our Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents to better understand our school culture, values, and educational philosophy:
Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents
We believe clarity builds trust, and we are committed to ensuring strong alignment between our team, our mission, and the families we serve.

What You’ll Help Lead

As the Second Grade Teacher, you will help:
Create a safe, structured, engaging, and student-centered classroom environment
Deliver effective and developmentally appropriate instruction in literacy, reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, and foundational critical thinking skills
Support students in developing classroom independence, confidence, responsibility, and positive learning habits
Build strong classroom routines, organization, and behavioral expectations
Monitor student progress and provide academic support, intervention, and encouragement as needed
Foster a classroom culture where students feel known, respected, encouraged, and emotionally safe
Partner positively and professionally with families regarding student progress and support
Collaborate with teachers, leadership, and support staff to strengthen student success and campus culture
Contribute positively to campus culture, operational consistency, and team collaboration
We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Loves working with elementary students
Believes strong relationships and strong structure can coexist
Is warm, encouraging, patient, and emotionally steady
Maintains high academic and behavioral expectations
Communicates professionally and positively with students, families, and staff
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team culture
Demonstrates organization, initiative, flexibility, and follow-through
Is teachable, growth-minded, and receptive to feedback
Believes school should feel relational, encouraging, structured, and student-centered
Qualifications

Valid Arizona teaching certification preferred
Elementary teaching experience preferred
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to create an engaging and structured learning environment
Commitment to student growth, accountability, and positive culture
Fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain one)
Our Core Values

Integrity

We do the right thing with honesty, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
Honor

We treat students, families, staff, and community members with dignity, kindness, and respect.
Leadership

We take ownership, communicate clearly, solve problems, and contribute positively regardless of title.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

· Valid Arizona teaching certification (or ability to obtain)

· Experience with elementary students preferred

· Strong classroom management and communication skills

· Passion for student growth and achievement

Compensation details:

Yearly Salary

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