Second Grade Teacher

The Grammar School an independent school serving preschool through eighth grade located in Putney Vermont seeks a creative collaborative and experienced second grade school teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This teacher will be responsible for teaching second grade core content areas and leading a homeroom class. The position is full The Grammar School:The Grammar School () was founded in 1960 by a small group of families with the understanding that a childs elementary school years provide the foundation for all future learning. TGS the oldest of the independent elementary schools in southern Vermont attracts families from Vermont and New Hampshire and has been a forerunner in programming in the arts service learning and nature-based education. The school is located on 60 acres of fields and forest and has a close-knit community of 130 students and adults. Outdoor study and play are key components of The Grammar Schools educational philosophy. Our students participate in hands-on learning activities that combine the humanities and the arts and cultivate practical intellectual and creative skills. We emphasize the development of critical skills in reading and writing and foundational math skills. Collaboration and respectful interactions are attributes of our curriculum. Specific Responsibilities:Teaching second grade core subjects: reading writing and math and providing integrated instruction in sciences and humanities with an appreciation for the natural a respectful and kind classroom community and facilitating a social-emotional curriculumTeaching and leading experiential activities in the classroom and outdoorsCommunicating about student progress via weekly updates written reports and parent conferencesQualifications: Three to five years of relevant teaching experience; advanced teaching degree or certification preferredStrong organizational skills a willingness to collaborate and an appreciation for teaching the whole oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with children families and staff Certification experience or strong interest in environmental or outdoor education preferredSalary and Benefits:The Grammar School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through its salary retirement benefits and contributions to individual medical coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational -Discrimination:The Grammar School values diversity and seeks talented students faculty and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to considerations of race color sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status religion national origin ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Please refer to our website for more information on The Grammar School:

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