2nd Grade Teacher (Immediate Hire)

Job Description Summary: 

Exalt Academy is seeking a dedicated, experienced 2nd-grade teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven classroom expertise, a deep understanding of content instruction, and a collaborative mindset to support our innovative academic model. As part of a team, the 2nd-grade Teacher will implement our research-based educational design, delivering instruction with explicit instruction across multiple formats, including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of learning.

Why Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?

• We seek to provide competitive pay, satisfying work conditions, and upward mobility to our staff.
• We have the opportunity to change our students' life trajectories.
• We make a difference serving a high-poverty, high-English Language Learner population. 
• We are in the top 10 percent of the state for student academic growth, recognized and awarded for outstanding achievement. 
• We have a team-teaching environment where teachers and coaches work closely together to plan and deliver instruction.
• Our teachers are trained and developed by some of the most prominent, talented coaches in the nation within their respective areas of expertise.
• We are implementing a research-based, data-driven, best-practices academic design.
• We believe in the continuous learning and improvement of all members of our team.

Qualified candidates must possess the following attributes:

• Successfully manage classrooms with high student engagement and achievement using positive behavior management and restorative practices.
• Hold high expectations for all students, meeting them where they are to help them reach their full potential.
• Embrace innovative teaching, homogenous groupings, creative lesson planning, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
• A strong focus on data-driven decision-making, with comfort using frequent assessments to measure student learning.
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by fostering curiosity, motivation, and self-discipline.
• Build strong relationships with families through parental involvement, and open communication.
• Effectively manage time and workload.
• Reflect on performance, share strengths and areas for growth, and continuously improve.
• Collaborate with diverse teams, valuing different perspectives and working closely together.
• Take responsibility for student learning and achievement.
• Believe all students can learn regardless of their current performance level. 
• Be open to frequent coaching, observation, and instructional modeling

Duties:

• Be well prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction with urgency. 
• Attend all mandated orientations, training sessions, and professional development programs.
• Provide high-quality instruction for the assigned grade level throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with parents through discussions and planning to support student learning and growth.
• Engage in school initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and the advancement of the school’s mission.
• Carry out assigned teaching and/or managerial responsibilities. 

Education Requirements:

• Appropriate Arkansas licensure is preferred, not required.
• 1-3 Years Classroom Teaching Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Teaching certification is preferred, not required

Technical Skills:

• Adequate in using technology in education.
• Skilled in analyzing student data to enhance instruction and improve programs.
• Some familiarity with instructional technology equipment, software, hardware, and networked systems is preferable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a classroom or instructional setting for extended periods and regularly move throughout the classroom, school building, and campus.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move classroom materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders and respond appropriately to student and school needs.
• Ability to supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.