2026-2027 2nd Grade Teacher (2792)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Memphis, TN 38132Position Title: Second Grade Teacher Department: Instructional Staff: Reports To: School Principal / Instructional Leader Location: Southern Avenue Charter Elementary Charter School FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Second Grade Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction that promotes the academic, social, and emotional growth of second grade students. The teacher will develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and the school's curriculum, foster a positive classroom culture, and support students in building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking. Key Responsibilities: Instructional Planning and Standards-Based Teaching: Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons across all core subject areas—reading, writing, math, science, and social studies—aligned with state and school academic standards. Foster academic curiosity and skill-building through hands-on activities, inquiry-based learning, and interactive instruction. Use backward design and curriculum pacing guides to plan units that promote mastery of grade-level co...