Second Grade School Teacher

Learn And Explore Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Funding for supplies and materials

Company laptop

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in New York seeks a dedicated Second Grade Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. You will deliver engaging lessons across core subjects, support student achievement, and create a dynamic learning environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Education and a passion for child development. Competitive salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of classroom teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepared ability to pass criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rich lessons created from research-based, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth.
• Assess and document student growth and modify instruction.

Skills

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

High level of personal organization and planning

Team player with good work ethic and growth mindset

Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field with a GPA of at least 3.0

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Overview

Learn And Explore Academy is looking for an incredible Second Grade Lead Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. Lead Teachers collaborate with their grade level teams by delivering engaging and rich lessons created from research-based, standards aligned curriculum. As a Lead Teacher, teachers teach all core subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

Born out of a desire to add meaning and understanding in the classroom, Learn And Explore Academy – a non-public, Gifted & Talented, Kindergarten through grade 8 elementary and middle school – makes learning relevant by placing academics within the context of issues and circumstances from the world around us. This contextual instructional approach is the driving force that empowers students to dig deep, ask questions, and develop an enthusiasm and a love of learning.

What’s Expected

What’s Expected

In the same way that we hold our Explorers (what we call our students) to high expectations, so do we for our teachers. This is done in a very purposeful way with specific standards that we apply to all of our teachers:

• Acquire knowledge of each student, and demonstrate knowledge of student development and learning to promote achievement for all students.
• Know the content for teaching and planning instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students.
• Implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards.
• Work with all students to create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth.
• Use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness and modify instruction.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders (families, co-teachers, service providers, etc.) to maximize student growth, development, and learning.
• Set informed goals and strive for continuous professional growth.

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a growth mindset.
• Strong belief in the Learn And Explore Academy mission and educational model.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Two years of classroom teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepared ability to pass criminal background checks
• Strong knowledge of educational technology tools
• Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well-being the top priority

Compensation

Our salaries are highly competitive and based on an individual\'s skills and experiences relevant to the role. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Starting teachers salaries range from $70,000-$80,000, based on experience. Teachers receive funds for supplies and materials as well as a laptop computer.

Learn And Explore Academy is an equal opportunity employer.