2nd Grade Elementary Teachers (ANTICIPATED VACANCY) AY 2026-2027

Jumoke Academy; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Jumoke Academy in Hartford, CT seeks dynamic, certified 2nd Grade Teachers for the 2026-27 academic year. The role requires a CT State Certification and a bachelor's or master's degree, with at least three years of intermediate elementary teaching experience. You will engage students and families, use data to drive instruction, and uphold high expectations.

The ten-month, full-time position includes benefits and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven school community.

Qualifications

• CT State Certification required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree.
• At least three years of teaching experience at intermediate elementary or middle school level.
• Proven ability to drive student outcomes using data.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2nd grade to meet curriculum standards.
• Engage and communicate with students, families, and peers.
• Collaborate with the School Principal and staff to support student learning.
• Maintain a classroom culture with high expectations and fidelity to curriculum.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Engaging students and families

High-expectations culture

Building relationships

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

* This anticipated vacancy is for academic school year 2026-27. Jumoke Academy seeks dynamic, courageous and innovative certified 2nd GRADE TEACHERS whoare committed to excellence for every child and will accept nothing less. These individuals must be highly motivated and mission-driven; teachers who sweat the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. The ideal teacher candidate will have a proven track record of:

• Driving for results
• Using data to drive and inform instruction
• Inspiring, engaging, and empowering students and families
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of high expectations
• Building effective relationships with students, families and peers
• Ensuring fidelity to curriculum, instructional excellence and best-practices in assessment

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/License: Appropriate CT State Certification

Education: An accredited bachelor's or master's degree

Experience: At least three years of teaching experience at the intermediate elementary and middle school level.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

School Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORK SCHEDULE

Ten month work year. Standard teacher work schedule, including attendance at professional development, open houses, parent conferences and staff meetings as needed.

Compensation is dependent on education, years of relevant experience and certification. This is a full-time position that comes with benefits.