"Second Grade Teacher"

Second Grade Teacher

Company: St. Mark's School of Texas

Job Location: St. Mark's School of Texas - Dallas, TX

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Full-Time

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

About St. Mark's

Founded in 1906, St. Mark's School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School's charter states that it is "designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction." The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and who strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake.

St. Mark's aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one's own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one's own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

Position Description

St. Mark's School of Texas seeks an experienced educator to join our Lower School Faculty beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. A strong candidate will be a compassionate teacher with knowledge and understanding of the development of young boys. Experience should include the background to teach language arts, mathematics, and life skills, as well as a passion for building strong relationships with every student in the classroom and cultivating a sense of belonging. Candidates should also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, be organized, punctual, and positive team player. The classroom consists of seventeen students who seek high levels of learning and teachers who provide engaging and effective teaching strategies and differentiated instructional methodologies. St. Mark's is a vibrant learning community, and successful candidates will be generative in their thinking about teaching and learning, will enjoy working with young boys, and will seek to collaborate with colleagues, share teaching resources, and contribute to the wider school community in a myriad of ways. In addition to the academic program, St. Mark's Character and Leadership education is integrated throughout a student's experience on campus. All faculty teach the fundamental elements of Character and Leadership curriculum throughout a boy's experience at St. Mark's.

Responsibilities

• Teach second grade math, language arts, and social studies
• Prepare and collaborate with teammates to create daily lesson plans that are developmentally and academically appropriate
• Guide activities and instruction on Character and Leadership
• Supervise and guide homeroom students
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and schoolwide functions
• Collaborate with a second teaching partner and other members of the Lower School Faculty to create and plan second grade projects and field trips
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Participate in admission observations on Saturdays in December and January
• Support the school, its mission, and its leadership

Experience / Qualifications and Skills

• A mission-guided approach to teaching that aligns with St. Mark's Statement of Purpose
• A collaborative, generous, enthusiasm for teaching and working in partnership with colleagues across the campus
• An understanding of the values of St. Mark's and a desire to contribute to the community in ways that make the School the best version of itself
• A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred
• A minimum of five years teaching experience at the elementary level
• A deep understanding of child development and best practices in education
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning
• A strong knowledge of traditional and current children's literature
• A positive and clear communication style with colleagues, students, and parents
• Fluency with a variety of technology tools to advance learning

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