Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade

IMDiversity; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade to join Fayette County Public Schools in Somerville, TN. This full-time role involves preparing lessons, collaborating with faculty, and monitoring student progress. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Tennessee certification.

This position requires organizational skills, effective communication, and a commitment to high student achievement. The role includes developing assessments and direct classroom instruction to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is required.
• Hold appropriate Tennessee certification license.
• Must possess organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.
• Candidate must be Highly Qualified for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons toward mastery of state standards.
• Collaborate with faculty and provide interventions.
• Monitor students and communicate with parents.
• Develop and administer assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective decision-making

Verbal and written communication skills

Teaching strategies

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Tennessee certification license

Job description

Job Title

Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade

Location

Somerville, TN, USA

Employment Type

Full Time; Salary per schedule; Term: 10 months; Until Filled (CST)

Overview

Fayette County Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our advancing school system. The successful candidates will join a professional organization dedicated to student success. They will be expected to perform duties customary to an elementary teacher in PK to 5th grade, including preparing lessons toward mastery of state standards, collaborating with faculty, providing small group instruction, differentiating instruction, and offering interventions; working with administrators and coaches to improve performance; monitoring students; and communicating with parents and stakeholders. Developing and administering assessments is also required.

Responsibilities

Preparing lessons toward mastery of state standards, collaborating with faculty, small group instruction, differentiating instruction, providing interventions, working with administrators and coaches to improve performance, monitoring students, and communicating with parents and stakeholders. Developing and administering assessments is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Hold appropriate Tennessee certification license
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective decision‑making and verbal and written communication skills
• Be Highly Qualified in this area

Additionally, an active TN PK‑5 teaching license is required for the applicable grade level or the ability to obtain a TN teaching license.

Reporting To

Principal

Performance Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
2. Commitment to high student achievement & support for all students.
3. Knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
4. Ability to exercise various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.
5. Create a secure classroom climate and respond to inquiries from a variety of sources.
6. Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
7. Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
8. Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
9. Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
10. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
11. Prepares a variety of written materials to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
12. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
13. Plan, develop, implement, and monitor with student success as your goal.
14. Use available technology in your lessons.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Attendance

FCPS values on-time arrival, regular attendance, and adherence to work schedules. Meeting attendance and punctuality standards is important for maintaining productivity and building a strong team. Employees are expected to be on time for their assigned hours and ready to execute their duties and functions. Consistent attendance is key to an efficient work environment and promotes fairness across our team.

Working Environment

This job is performed in a standard office environment and in a generally clean and healthy environment. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

EEO Statement

Fayette County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, disability, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position of program for which the application has been made.