2nd Grade Teacher - Full-Time, Innovative Learning

Greenwood Elementary School; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Elementary School in Florence, South Carolina is seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher to join Florence School District 1. The teacher operates under limited supervision and plans developmentally appropriate activities to strengthen students' academic abilities.

The role focuses on designing lessons, using varied instructional techniques, assessing student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent‑teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
• Participates in staff in‑service training and continuing education as required.
• Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.

Education

South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility

Job description

Greenwood Elementary School in Florence, South Carolina is seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher to join Florence School District 1. The teacher operates under limited supervision and plans developmentally appropriate activities to strengthen students' academic abilities.

The role focuses on designing lessons, using varied instructional techniques, assessing student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student success.