Grade 2 Lead Teacher

Grade 2 Lead Teacher Employment Type: Full-Time Position type: Permanent (10-month) Start date: August 2025 Reports to: Lower School Director Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent K-12 Quaker girls’ school in Providence, Rhode Island. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Grade 2 Lead Teacher beginning in August 2025. Lincoln School values working with a diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications from individuals who share our commitment to educating girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world. The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of their Second Grade classroom and works closely with the other Grade 2 teacher to: ●Create a joyful and respectful classroom environment that celebrates the uniqueness, perspective and cultural background of each individual and that is actively anti-racist ●Foster a classroom culture of challenge, active learning, engagement, independence, and perseverance ●Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom which supports student learning, collaboration, and choice ●Understand the subject matter, pedagogical approaches, and resource materials of the grade level ●Design unit and lesson plans that use a variety of instructional formats, are differentiated, and include multiple opportunities for formative assessment; uses assessment to adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs ●Use available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences ●Actively participate in staff meetings, committee work, and school events ●Build strong, appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner ●Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth ●Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records Qualifications: We seek a dynamic teacher who inspires students and works collaboratively and creatively with colleagues. ●Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in elementary education preferred ●Elementary classroom teaching experience required ●A passion for teaching and learning and an understanding of and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group ●Excellent verbal and written communication skills ●Continuing interest in professional growth ●Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a desire to collaborate with colleagues ●Professionalism in all aspects of the job How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our Careers Page on the Lincoln School website. https://www.lincolnschool.org/about/careers. More information about Lincoln School can be found on our website at www.lincolnschool.org. Lincoln School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of groups historically underrepresented in independent schools are strongly encouraged to apply.