Holistic Grade 2 Teacher for Nature/Outdoor Focused Schoolhouse

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a loving, creative, and student-centered Grade 2 Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about childhood education, understands whole-child development, and creates an engaging, inclusive classroom where all learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Grade 2 Teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction aligned with our AltEd Reggio Emilia inspired model, fostering a positive classroom culture, and supporting the developmental needs of 7–8.5-year-old learners. Our amazing rockstar teacher will use differentiated (Reggio focused) instruction, and hands-on learning, to ensure student growth and success, but most of all, connect with love and caring.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies (we will have a skill based math teacher supporting you by teaching math to your cohort)
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment
• Use assessments to guide instruction
• Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily routines
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress (weekly newsletters, in person during PT Conferences, etc.)
• Collaborate with grade-level team members and specialists
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance
• Support positive engagement systems and classroom expectations

• Associate's/Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (nice to have, not required)
• Valid teaching certification for Elementary Education (or eligibility to obtain) highly preferred
• Experience teaching early elementary grades (or K-2) preferred
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for child-centered, inquiry-based learning
• Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student well-being

• Experience with Reggio Emilia, project-based learning, or Waldorf/Montessori-inspired approaches
• Familiarity with SEL framework and pouring into our class by creating social-emotional activities
• Strong collaboration and team teaching mindset
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not a must

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount

• Dependent Care (100%) for one child ($1,250/month value).

  Free food (gluten-free, diet specific, snacks and lunches daily made fresh by our chef), $300/month value).

  Paid time off (7 weeks/annually, we follow AISD for the most part).

  Chiropractic Care (weekly) $402/month value.

  Massage (monthly) $120/month value.