Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

2nd Grade Teacher
First Trinity Academy – Leesburg, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
School Year: 2026–2027
Reports To: Headmaster

Join Our Team
First Trinity Academy is seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher who is committed to helping young learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are a private school with small class sizes, allowing teachers to build meaningful relationships with students while providing individualized instruction in a supportive learning environment.

We are looking for an educator who inspires curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and creates a classroom where every child feels valued, challenged, and successful.

Position Summary
The 2nd Grade Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that fosters academic excellence and character development. The teacher will create a structured, positive classroom environment that encourages students to become confident readers, writers, mathematicians, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging daily lessons in core subjects:
  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners.
• Build strong foundational skills in reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Incorporate hands-on learning experiences, technology, and project-based activities into instruction.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Assess student progress through formal and informal assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and parent conferences.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Previous elementary classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and effective instructional strategies for elementary learners.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional learning community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a private or faith-based school.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and small-group teaching.
• Familiarity with project-based learning and STEM/STEAM integration.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Patience, compassion, and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Creativity and flexibility in lesson planning.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

What We Offer

• Small class sizes that allow for individualized instruction.
• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• A positive school culture focused on academic excellence and character development.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

Fingerprinting
All faculty and staff members will undergo screening for employment -