2nd Grade Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher - Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities Join Lev Jewish Academy, a vibrant Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, in our mission to nurture students' intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. As a 2nd Grade Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds and inspiring a love of learning. About the Role: We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and collaborative 2nd Grade Teacher to join our faculty on a part-time or full-time basis. The ideal candidate will create an engaging, nurturing, and academically rigorous classroom environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality instruction across core 2nd Grade general studies subjects Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive lesson plans, units of study, and curriculum materials Ensure curriculum and instruction are aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and school-wide academic expectations Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and learning needs of individual students Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking Assess student learning through formal and informal assessments and use assessment data to guide instruction Monitor student progress and communicate academic growth, strengths, and areas for development to families and school leadership Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Childhood Education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred New York State teaching certification appropriate to the grade level strongly preferred/required Experience teaching in a 2nd Grade or elementary school setting Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum development and instructional practices Familiarity with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards Demonstrated ability to develop rigorous, engaging, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans Strong classroom management and student engagement skills Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, specialists, and families Commitment to differentiated instruction and meeting the needs of diverse learners A warm, flexible, creative, and student-centered approach to teaching Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who brings energy, creativity, organization, and a genuine passion for working with young children. They will be both an effective classroom teacher and a thoughtful curriculum planner who can take ownership of lesson development while collaborating as part of a dynamic 2nd Grade team. Schedule & Employment: Position: 2nd Grade Teacher Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time School Level: Lower School / Elementary Reports To: Lower School Division Leadership / Head of School Start Date: ASAP Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 ANNUALLY Benefits: n/a We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lev Jewish Academy