Anticipated Humanities Teacher 4th/5th Grade

Position: 4th & 5th Grade Humanities Teacher Location: [School Name], [District Name], Vermont Job Type: Full-time, School Year Schedule Job Overview: Waterford School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered 4th and 5th Grade Humanities Teacher to join our school community. This educator will teach 4th and 5th-grade humanities curriculum, integrating reading, writing, social studies, and critical thinking. The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering literacy, inquiry, and historical understanding through engaging and inclusive instruction. This position works as part of a teaching team, collaborating closely with a 4th and 5th grade Math Teacher to ensure a cohesive learning experience for students. The teacher will also implement proficiency-based teaching and assessment practices to support personalized learning and ensure all students demonstrate mastery of essential skills and concepts. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement an integrated humanities curriculum aligned with Vermont state standards and the schools proficiency-based learning framework. Foster a student-centered, inquiry-based classroom that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a love of reading and writing. Utilize evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, including explicit and systematic phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension strategies. Implement Responsive Classroom practices to support students' social-emotional learning, build positive classroom community, and create a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Use proficiency-based assessment methods, including performance tasks, rubrics, and student self-reflection, to measure student growth and guide instruction. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students can access and engage with the curriculum. Incorporate technology, hands-on learning experiences, and interdisciplinary approaches to deepen student understanding. Create a classroom environment that nurtures safety, inclusivity, respect, and a growth mindset. Collaborate with the 4th and 5th grade Math Teacher to support student development across subjects. Work with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure student success. Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives focused on proficiency-based teaching and assessment. Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with students, families, and administrators. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, History, or a related field. Valid Vermont teaching license with appropriate endorsements or eligibility for licensure. Experience teaching upper elementary grades and/or humanities. Preferred: Master’s degree in Education or a related field. Experience with proficiency-based assessment and personalized learning approaches. Strong background in literacy instruction and social studies content. Training or experience in the Science of Reading and structured literacy approaches. Experience with Responsive Classroom techniques to foster a positive and engaging learning environment. Familiarity with Vermont’s Education Quality Standards (EQS) and Act 77 personalized learning initiatives. Experience working as part of a teaching team to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences and maintain common expectations across classrooms.