Second Grade Teacher — Hiring Now

Carter G Woodson Charter School; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter G. Woodson School in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a dedicated Second Grade Teacher to help scholars strengthen literacy, math, science, and social studies skills through challenging and supportive instruction.

The role emphasizes reading accuracy, fluency, comprehension, and independent learning, with a focus on data-driven interventions and collaboration with staff to support all learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Ability to use data to plan interventions and support scholar growth.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.
• Three or more years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching second grade.
• Training in the science of reading and experience supporting varied learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Strengthen phonics, word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Teach scholars to organize ideas and develop clear written responses and connected paragraphs.
• Build understanding of place value, addition, subtraction, measurement, and mathematical problem-solving.
• Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Maintain a structured classroom and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns through redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
• Collaborate with exceptional children's and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Data-driven planning

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Culturally responsive instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

North Carolina elementary teaching license (preferred)

Three+ years of elementary teaching experience (preferred)

Experience teaching second grade (preferred)

Training in science of reading (preferred)

Job description

Carter G. Woodson School | Winston-Salem, NC

Position: Full-Time | Reports To: Principal/Director of Academics

Carter G. Woodson School is seeking a dedicated Second Grade Teacher who helps scholars strengthen their skills, develop independence, and grow through challenging and supportive instruction.

CGW is a K-12 public charter school where we build scholars and celebrate culture, character, and connection. We seek an educator committed to academic excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and whole-child development.

Position Overview

The Second Grade Teacher provides standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. This position emphasizes reading accuracy and fluency, comprehension, written expression, mathematical reasoning, and independent learning habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Strengthen phonics, word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Teach scholars to organize ideas and develop clear written responses and connected paragraphs.
• Build understanding of place value, addition, subtraction, measurement, and mathematical problem-solving.
• Use assessments and classroom observations to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Provide differentiated lessons, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Maintain a structured classroom and reinforce schoolwide SOAR expectations.
• Address behavioral concerns through appropriate redirection, documentation, and collaboration with families and support staff.
• Collaborate with exceptional children's and English learner staff to implement required accommodations and services.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, team meetings, and assigned supervision duties.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Valid North Carolina elementary teaching license preferred or eligibility for working towards appropriate licensure.
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Ability to use data to plan interventions and support scholar growth.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and scholar achievement.

Preferred:

• Three or more years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching second grade.
• Training in the science of reading and experience supporting varied learning needs.

Why Join CGW?

CGW offers instructional coaching, professional development, collaboration with academic and student support teams, and the opportunity to serve a school rooted in culture, community, and high expectations.

Carter G. Woodson School, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable law.