2nd grade Classroom Teacher

We are seeking a candidate who:

1. Loves all things school, from the excitement of new books to the creativity of classroom projects.
2. Is passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young learners in their academic, social, and emotional growth.
3. Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of wonder to the classroom.
4. Thrives in a collaborative environment and values being part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Responsibilities:

Deliver a well-rounded, child-centered 2nd Grade Curriculum Overview that emphasizes Beyond the Book learning, creativity, and curiosity. 

The curriculum* incudes:

Core Academics:

Social Studies: Polar regions, Native Americans, immigration, pioneer life, U.S. government, Kansas agriculture, global geography, map skills, landforms, and cultures through Cinderella stories and country research projects.

Language Arts: Phonics (vowels, blends, digraphs), guided reading with fluency and decoding, reading comprehension and genres, grammar, sentence structure, handwriting (print and cursive), and writing (narrative, nonfiction, historical fiction, poetry, folk tales).

Mathematics: Number sense by reading and writing numbers up to 1,000 and mastering addition and subtraction within 1,000, including regrouping. Solve story problems using bar models and are introduced to basic multiplication and division (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s). Measurement concepts using both metric and customary systems, covering length, mass, money, time, and basic fractions. In geometry, students explore shapes, graphs, and line plots.

Social-Emotional Learning & Character Education

Community Building & Traditions

Beyond the Book experiences

Visits to local museums, historical sites, observatories, and engaging experiences such as butterfly tagging and chicken embryology.

* Subjects not listed here are taught by content area specialists rather than the homeroom teacher.

Ideal candidates will be able to: 

1. Foster a classroom environment that inspires confidence, collaboration, and kindness.
2. Communicate effectively with families to build strong partnerships in support of student success.
3. Participate in school-wide events and initiatives, contributing to the vibrant life of the Topeka Collegiate community.