Anderson Academy - Second Grade School Teacher

Second Grade School Teacher - Anderson Academy Charter School

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, on-site

Schedule: 10 month position, 1st shift Monday - Friday, with some weekend/evening hours depending upon events/program needs

Your Impact: At Anderson Academy our mission is to provide a transformative education for every child. As a School Teacher at Anderson Academy, you will play a crucial role in shaping the academic and emotional growth of our students. This role offers a unique opportunity to create a nurturing environment that supports each child''s individual needs while upholding state standards and our trauma-informed, equity-based approach. Your work will directly contribute to fostering positive educational outcomes and empowering students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. If you''re passionate about innovative teaching and making a lasting impact in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Hiring Range: $46,000 to $50,000 annually

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance

• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans

• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options

• Flexible Spending Plan

• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)

• Ongoing Training

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Bachelor''s degree in Education or related field. If teaching a core subject (math, science, social studies, language arts), a bachelor's degree in the subject required.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• NC DPI Teaching license and/or a teaching license awarded by a reciprocal state.

• Prior teaching experience in a public, private, or charter school setting.

• Experience working with diverse populations or students with special educational needs.

• Experience developing curriculum, implementing innovative teaching methods, and adapting to flexible educational settings.

• Non-licensed teachers must demonstrate subject-matter competency through relevant education and professional experience.

• A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication: Ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Organizational skills: Efficient management of lesson planning, grading, and record-keeping.
• Adaptability and creativity: Developing innovative teaching strategies tailored to student needs.
• Classroom management: Maintain discipline and create a positive, productive learning environment.
• Educational technology proficiency: Familiarity with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and learning management systems.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity: Understand and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Work well with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Problem-solving: Address challenges and create effective solutions for student success.
• Commitment to growth: Actively engage in professional development and adapt to best practices.
• Trauma-informed and equity practices: Integrate these principles into daily teaching.
• Self-motivation and initiative: Take ownership of tasks and contribute to the mission of the school.
• Crisis management skills: Respond effectively to crises with knowledge of cultural issues.
• Flexibility: Adapt quickly to change and work independently with sound judgment.
• Sense of humor and creativity: Bring enthusiasm to tasks, learn from mistakes, and embrace a positive classroom culture.

Job Duties:

• Classroom management: Maintain discipline and create a positive, productive learning environment.
• Educational technology proficiency: Familiarity with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and learning management systems.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity: Understand and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Work well with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Problem-solving: Address challenges and create effective solutions for student success.
• Commitment to growth: Actively engage in professional development and adapt to best practices.
• Trauma-informed and equity practices: Integrate these principles into daily teaching.
• Self-motivation and initiative: Take ownership of tasks and contribute to the mission of the school.
• Crisis management skills: Respond effectively to crises with knowledge of cultural issues.
• Flexibility: Adapt quickly to change and work independently with sound judgment.
• Sense of humor and creativity: Bring enthusiasm to tasks, learn from mistakes, and embrace a positive classroom culture.

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.