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2nd Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute August - November 2025)
Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.
We are looking to welcome a Lower School Teacher into our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to: Head of Lower School
As a Lower School Teacher at Ravenscroft, here is what you get to do:
The lead teacher should bring energy, humor, and passion for teaching Lower School students. Other responsibilities and necessary competencies include the following:
- Innovative, forward thinking, and growth-minded
- Possess a solid understanding of the developmental needs of young children
- Provide classroom instruction that is aligned with current best practices and is student-centered
- Partner with students, parents, and colleagues in a positive and professional manner
- Participate actively in the work of the division in developing best practices for teaching
- Collaboratively engage in the work of the grade level to develop and implement curricular and co-curricular offerings
- Participate in other aspects of the School community (i.e. advising a student club, athletics, committees)
Qualifications:
The teacher should have training and experience teaching and learning with Lower School students and faculty. A bachelor's degree is required; master’s degree is preferred. The teacher must be able to work with young students who vary in ability and learning styles, both nurturing and challenging as necessary. The teacher should have demonstrated success meeting the individual needs of learners and differentiating instruction. Professional development and experience teaching English Language Arts using a Science of Reading based approach is strongly preferred. The teacher will also possess strong classroom management and organizational skills. References should address the teacher’s skills as well as the ability to collaborate with other adults in an educational setting.
Teacher should possess excellent communication and technology skills; professionalism and grace in dealing with people at all levels; success working with students and colleagues in and outside of the classroom; leadership ability. The teacher must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
