Vacancy Details
2nd Grade Teacher
Oconto Elementary School
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N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Ben Bourassa
Principal
920-834-7808 ext 3106
Position Details
8/20/2024
Full Time
Oconto Unified School District seeks an enthusiastic and nurturing 2nd Grade Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. This position will begin with the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with young learners, fostering their academic and social-emotional growth, and creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate lessons that align with the school's curriculum and grade-level standards.
- Create a warm and supportive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn.
- Differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse needs and learning styles, including those with varying academic abilities and backgrounds.
- Use various instructional strategies, resources, and materials to actively engage students in learning, including hands-on activities, group work, and technology integration.
- Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and colleagues to support student success and well-being.
- Implement positive behavior management strategies and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and cooperation in the classroom.
- Collaborate with grade-level team members to plan interdisciplinary units, share best practices, and support student transitions and continuity of learning.
Qualifications:
- WI DPI in Early/Middle-level Education or related.
- Experience or coursework focused on early childhood education or elementary education.
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in elementary education.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Previous teaching experience in early elementary grades is preferred but not required.
Oconto Elementary School is a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and fostering a love of learning in all students. Our school's dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Full-time contract includes an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision discount, long-term disability, life, state retirement, PTO, and several other benefit options.
The Oconto Unified School District shall not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, political affiliation, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, handicap, gender, gender orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, marital, parental, or pregnancy status, ancestry, color, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
Full-time contract includes an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision discount, long-term disability, life, state retirement, PTO, and several other benefit options.
The Oconto Unified School District shall not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, political affiliation, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, handicap, gender, gender orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, marital, parental, or pregnancy status, ancestry, color, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
Candidate Requirements
1
Bachelor
- Early Childhood – Middle Childhood Regular Education
- Early Childhood – Regular Education
- Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence Regular Education
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications