Second Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year

About Pine Cobble SchoolPine Cobble School is a small all gender Beginners through Grade 8 independent school that embraces with open arms all races ethnicities and socioeconomic groups. The schools goal is to offer academic skills and other learning opportunities in a supportive community based atmosphere that allows our students to learn explore and SummaryThrough intentional collaboration effective communication a sense of equity in education and an adherence to the Pine Cobble Schools Community Pillars the Second Grade Teacher will create engaging learning experiences for their students that cultivates a passion for learning while establishing both a sense of self-worth and communal belonging. Additionally as part of the Lower School Division the Second Grade Teacher will actively partner with their direct colleagues the First and Third Grade Teachers to implement the schools ELA curriculum Wit & Wisdom and Math curriculum Illustrative Mathematics while also developing a distinct identity for the Second Grade Teacher will be someone with outstanding tactful written and oral communication skills that excels at collaboration by being amicable flexible and considerate of shared goals while both modeling and maintaining professionalism between all interpersonal relationships as they relate to the Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares and instructs lessons for students in core subjects while actively implementing Wit & Wisdom and Illustrative Mathematics with fidelityEstablishes and maintains fair and just standards for student behavior needed to achieve an effective and safe learning environment while actively building both professional and academic relationships with students and their familiesProduces an annual grade level project that culminates in a public display and / or family presentationUses effective teaching and assessment strategies materials and educational experiences to support instruction within curricular guidelines towards desired developmental outcomes throughout the academic yearFacilitates creative academic assessments and provides both adequate and appropriate feedback to students and their parents / guardiansEstablishes and maintains professional informative and meaningful two-way communication with parents via weekly class newsletters semesterly Term Reports as needed emails and phone calls and semesterly Family ConferencesPrioritizes equity and inclusion in instructional practices through incorporating diverse cultures voices and perspectives across disciplines and curriculums as well as in interactions with students families and colleaguesActively implements technology as a learning tool towards developing both technological and digital literacyEffectively partners with both the Reading Specialist and Math Specialist to provide differentiated instruction to students in need of accommodations and / or modificationsCollaborates with Dean of Academics the Reading Specialist and Math Specialist to create opportunities for academic enrichment for eligible studentsCo-organizes projects semesterly field trips and family eventsMonitors students during snack lunch and recessAdditional duties as assignedQualification RequirementsBachelors Degree2 years of teaching experience preferredPine Cobble School is committed to equity and justice. Indeed we have made this a core priority in our strategic plan. This work is critically important for all of our students for our institution and for the world that our students will someday lead. We approach our work and learning with care and compassion for each other ourselves the greater community and our natural environment. We strive to create an effective learning environment that engages learners and supports their unique learning styles allowing them to acquire new skills in a way that maximizes understanding and ApplyPlease submit a cover letter résumé statement of educational philosophy and 3 references to Ellen Sutherland Director of Human Resources at by March 31 2026.

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