In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.
 
2nd grade Lead Teacher is a professional, experienced and passionate educator with teaching experience at the elementary school level.  Reporting to the Elementary School Director, the 2nd grade Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering the 2nd grade curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create developmentally, grade  appropriate and engaging lesson plans which utilize given curricula, combined with project based and experiential learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to social justice and working with a diverse community
• Work in a highly collaborative community to develop and implement a creative and challenging curriculum
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject matter made visible by effective teaching
• Provide continuous student assessments throughout the year; work closely with the Director of Learning to decipher if and when supports need to be implemented for students who need scaffolding or students who need a higher level of challenge
• Ability to consistently differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs: Through observation, assessment and investing in relationships the whole child, determine most effective learning strategies and delivery of instruction
• Provide students with opportunities and support in the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, the exploration of ideas, and the development of leadership qualities
• Attend and participate in weekly curriculum planning meetings 
• Participate in committee work, faculty meetings, parent coffees and additional duties as assigned
• Lead parent conferences and maintain weekly communication with parents throughout the year
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, New Roads philosophy and approach to education
• Maintain and communicate high expectations and boundaries in a consistently kind, respectful and compassionate manner focusing on the whole child??????