2nd Grade Teacher - Reading

Sweetwater Independent School District is seeking a dedicated and student-centered 2nd Grade Reading Teacher to join the team at East Ridge.

We are committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students and are looking for an educator who is passionate about early literacy, foundational reading skills, and building strong readers from the start.

The 2nd Grade Reading Teacher will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction focused on developing foundational literacy skills, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

The ideal candidate will create a structured and supportive classroom environment that fosters a love of reading and meets the diverse needs of all learners.

• Deliver high-quality Tier 1 reading instruction aligned to state standards
• Implement structured literacy practices, including explicit phonics instruction
• Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and interventions
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Differentiate instruction to support all learners, including struggling readers and advanced students
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and literacy-rich classroom environment

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certification (Core Subjects EC�6 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of early literacy development and the science of reading
• Experience with data-driven instruction and intervention strategies preferred