Employment

"There's a wonderful sense of community at Topeka Collegiate. Because of the small class sizes, it is easy to provide one-on-one attention to each student and get to know them as an individual. Teachers at Topeka Collegiate have the flexibility to be creative with their curriculum while encouraging each student to achieve their best."  
--- Ken Park, 4th grade teacher

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
We are currently seeking an outstanding 2nd grade teacher for the 2025–26 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school community that values academic excellence within a child-centered learning environment. Due to continued growth, we are opening a second 2nd grade classroom. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced same-grade colleague, providing strong opportunities for collaboration and shared planning.

We are seeking a candidate who:
+ Loves all things school, from the excitement of new books to the creativity of classroom projects.
+ Is passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young learners in their academic, social, and emotional growth.
+ Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of wonder to the classroom.
+ Thrives in a collaborative environment and values being part of a supportive, close-knit team.
Responsibilities:
+ Deliver a well-rounded, child-centered 2nd Grade Curriculum Overview* that emphasizes Beyond the Book learning, creativity, and curiosity. The taught curriculum* includes:
+ Social Studies: Polar regions, Native Americans, immigration, pioneer life, U.S. government, Kansas agriculture, global geography, map skills, landforms, and cultures through Cinderella stories and country research projects.
+ Language Arts: Phonics (vowels, blends, digraphs), guided reading with fluency and decoding, reading comprehension and genres, grammar, sentence structure, handwriting (print and cursive), and writing (narrative, nonfiction, historical fiction, poetry, folk tales).
+ Mathematics: Number sense by reading and writing numbers up to 1,000 and mastering addition and subtraction within 1,000, including regrouping. Solve story problems using bar models and are introduced to basic multiplication and division (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s). Measurement concepts using both metric and customary systems, covering length, mass, money, time, and basic fractions. In geometry, students explore shapes, graphs, and line plots.
+ Social-Emotional Learning & Character Education
+ Community Building & Traditions
+ Beyond the Book experiences
Visits to local museums, historical sites, observatories, and engaging experiences such as butterfly tagging and chicken embryology.
* Subjects not listed here are taught by content area specialists rather than the homeroom teacher.

Ideal candidates will be able to: 
Foster a classroom environment that inspires confidence, collaboration, and kindness.
Communicate effectively with families to build strong partnerships in support of student success.
Participate in school-wide events and initiatives, contributing to the vibrant life of the Topeka Collegiate community.

Qualifications:
A degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
Teaching experience in an elementary school setting preferred.
A deep commitment to belonging.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Join Topeka Collegiate?
Be part of a mission-driven school that prioritizes student well-being and success.
Collaborate with a talented and supportive team of educators.
Engage with a community of families who are deeply committed to their children's education.
Our teachers have the freedom to teach deeply, not just widely. With small class sizes and bright, curious students, you’ll be able to teach lessons that inspire meaningful inquiry.
 

Application Details:
The position will remain open until the ideal candidate is found. Contract start: August 1, 2025. 
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and reference list to SayHello@TopekaCollegiate.org.  We look forward to finding a passionate educator who will help us continue to provide a transformative 2nd-grade experience for our students!

Topeka Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.