2nd Grade Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Indianapolis Public Schools as a 2nd Grade Teacher, responsible for teaching and managing the classroom environment. You will engage with students, create lesson plans, and collaborate with parents while adhering to school policies. This full-time role offers an opportunity to inspire and educate young learners in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Free EAP Program

PTO (Yearly payout for unused personal days)

Student adjacent breaks

TRF Contributions

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Must have a valid Indiana teaching license.
• Strong skills in classroom management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching academic and social skills to 2nd-grade students.
• Create lesson plans and materials following curriculum guidelines.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and behavior.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Valid Indiana Professional Educator License

Tools

Education Platforms/Software

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General Responsibilities

The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level, providing instruction and managing the learning environment. The position reports to the Principal.

• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create lesson plans and materials for class activities following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance the instructional environment; participate in parent-teacher and faculty meetings and events.
• Adhere to the established policies and regulations of the School Board.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

General Responsibilities

The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level, providing instruction and managing the learning environment. The position reports to the Principal.

Essential Tasks

• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create lesson plans and materials for class activities following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance the instructional environment; participate in parent-teacher and faculty meetings and events.
• Adhere to the established policies and regulations of the School Board.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge or familiarity with the subject(s) to be taught; knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.

Physical Requirements

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with valid Indiana Professional Educator License (preferred), or Charter Permit
• High competencies in classroom management.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Skilled with technology and education platforms/software
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
  
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED

• Dependability.
• Professional attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
  
  

Charter School of the Dunes is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Benefits Eligible

Free EAP Program

PTO (Yearly payout for unused personal days)

Student adjacent breaks

TRF Contributions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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