Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher

Lift For Life Academy is seeking a dynamic full-time 2nd Grade Teacher for the  school year. Join a great team of educators and staff who are making a positive impact in the community. Must be Certified. 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Life, Tuition assistance and childcare assistance. Your job duties would include:

Creating a positive educational climate for students to learn in, deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations, and independent practice using a variety of proven methods and Project-Based Learning

• Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability or instructional level
• Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices
• Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student learning and the school community.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential, and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences.
• Improve skills and knowledge in teaching by regularly taking classes, attending workshops, and discovering new methods of delivering exciting content to students.
• Administer tests, assess student progress, and meet grade and school-wide student performance goals.
• Maintaining electronic grade books.
• Creating projects designed to enhance lectures.
• Integrating competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilizing curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Developing incentives to keep students engaged and motivated
• Working with the Instructional Coordinator and Principal to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Participate in professional development and the Professional Learning Communities and Data Team Meetings.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer