Second Grade Teacher

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

Episcopal Day School, a PreK-8 co-educational, independent day school established in 1944 and located in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a passionate, experienced, and nurturing Second-Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. We seek a dedicated educator with strong teaching and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, and a commitment to research-based teaching approaches. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with second-grade students and fostering a supportive, stimulating, and emotionally responsive learning environment.

Episcopal Day School inspires students to become curious, motivated, and confident learners by encouraging exploration, practicing social skills, and embracing new challenges in a caring and dynamic educational community.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct, differentiated instruction for all students in a full-day program, focusing on collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. 
• Assess and determine the developmental stages of each child through observation and discussion
• Set appropriate limits and guidelines for children both individually and in group settings
• Recognize families as partners in the educational process
• Create and implement lessons in alignment with the school expectations and curricular guidelines using Singapore Math, TCI Science, and CKLA curriculum.
• Identify, select, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and needs.
• Evaluate student growth and progress.
• Implement clear and consistent classroom management strategies focused on student social-emotional needs
• Respect the confidentiality of children and their families
• Actively support the mission and strategic plan of the school
• Communicate and partner effectively with students, families, teachers, and other professionals
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues
• Embrace ongoing professional growth opportunities and processes based on research-driven standards and practices.
• Attend all required professional development and school meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Proficiency in implementing research-based literacy and math programs.
• Ability to integrate technology meaningfully into the learning process.
• Knowledge of project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction.
• Effective classroom management strategies that support a positive learning environment.
• Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a teaching team, specialists, and administrators.
• Passion for teaching young learners with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Growth mindset and commitment to professional development.
• Dedication to fostering a love of learning in all students.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Current teaching certification or eligibility for certification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of classroom teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in second grade.

PAY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time position. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the school’s website (www.edsaugusta.com) or email Head of Lower School Amy Tomblinson at atomblinson@edsaugusta.com.

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