Parental Leave Replacement Second Grade Teacher- October 2026-February 2027

The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade all-gender independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family. We are seeking to hire a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative elementary educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a strong sense of cultural competency for a parental leave replacement opening in the second grade. Personal qualities include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor. This full-time homeroom teacher will implement a curriculum that is hands-on, developmentally appropriate, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of elementary school practice and pedagogy and possess a willingness to partner with colleagues and parents to ensure the social, emotional and academic well being of students. Personal attributes and skills required Possess the physical and mental attributes required for teaching elementary school age children Appreciate and enjoy working with children this age Be energetic, flexible, resilient, and open to change and new ideas Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively Have strong interpersonal skills that support and engender trust and be able to collaborate effectively with a team of teachers Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences Understand and support multicultural practice and pedagogy Have experience working in a racially diverse community Be a thoughtful and effective listener Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing Have a strong sense of self, a good sense of humor, and a positive outlook on one’s professional endeavors Prerequisites for the position Possess an undergraduate degree at minimum, be well-grounded in elementary education, and have experience working with children of this age Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of current educational practices and of a curriculum that supports a developmental, process-oriented approach Desire to teach in a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse school community The ability to create innovative, mission-based curriculum that fosters skill development and aligns with progressive pedagogy and supports a neurodiverse classroom Understand assessment methods that are appropriate for gaining insights into the educational needs of elementary students and for evaluating their progress Understand national math standards, Writing Workshop, and Literature-Based Reading The ability to execute and implement established curriculum Duties and expectations Report to the Lower School Director Be a full time classroom teacher who is responsible for the supervision and teaching of all students in their classroom Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that integrates all subject areas including mathematics, language arts, and social studies Work closely with other teachers and the division director to assess and develop the Lower School curriculum in mathematics, language arts, and social studies Promote student involvement and participation in all aspects of the program Set and monitor the tone of the classroom to ensure an environment that is well-ordered and exhibits respect for classmates, teachers, and the school as a whole Attend and participate in professional meetings and community events that may include those that occur after school hours. These can include team, divisional, all-school meetings, admission Open Houses, and other events that support the life of the school. Take daily attendance, oversee dismissal, and engage in various student supervision duties, as defined by the division director