What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Teacher position at Saint Andrew's Episcopal School?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Overview :

The lead teacher is responsible for instruction in language arts, math, social studies, and social emotional learning. Further, the teacher is attuned to the specific learning needs and social-emotional development of each student. As the central figure in the network of adults supporting each child, the teacher maintains ongoing communications, formal and informal, with parents, specialist teachers, and administrators. The lead teacher participates in all activities of the school including weekly grade-level meetings, faculty committees, Open Houses, and professional development opportunities.

Reports To : Head of Lower School

Job Type : On-Site, Exempt, Full-time, Salary

Responsibilities and Duties : these are not written to be all inclusive nor limited to

Plan and teach developmentally appropriate lessons and activities to meet student needs
Assist students with developing social-emotional skills, embracing their evolving identity, and recognizing their individual worth
Establish a classroom environment with clear and consistent routines and expectations to promote student autonomy and engagement
Ensure the safety of each student by supervising arrival, dismissal, recess, and transitions between classrooms
Create differentiated learning experiences aligned with formative assessments
Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum design and student support strategies with the grade level team and specialist teachers
Partner with learning services team to design and implement support plans to help student success in and out of the classroom
Participate in parent-teacher conferences
Develop strong relationships with other faculty and staff to support student success
Participate in, and help support, Back to School Nights, student conferences, graduation and admissions events as appropriate
Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration
Attend school chapel, open houses, committees, and other school functions as required on weekdays and weekends
Chaperone student field trips; some overnight
Other related duties assigned by Supervisor

Benefits :

Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%

Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short / Long Term Disability, covered by school

Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%

FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000

Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available

Discounted pet Insurance available

Paid Vacation / Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours

Partial tuition remission is available

Years of service bonus

Paid professional development and continuing education

Requirements

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Master's degree in related field(s) and / or current teaching credential

Classroom experience in an elementary school setting

Experience integrating technology into the classroom

Ability to function well in a highly collaborative environment

Ability to use a range of approaches that represent and celebrate diverse cultures, experiences, and viewpoints

Ability to differentiate instruction so that students are appropriately challenged within their developmental level

A high degree of self-direction and flexibility

Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship

Pass background check and provide negative TB test

Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 2 months of employment

Skills and Characteristics :

Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics

Desires a highly collaborative work environment

Values innovation and creativity

Growth mindset

Conflict resolution

Good sense of humor

Pitch-in can-do, "yes....and" attitude

Equipment / Materials : ??

Apple / Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories

Google Suite cloud applications

Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories

Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator

Physical Requirements :

Ability to visually monitor the room and students

Prolong standing up to and above 80% of time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling

Climb stairs and navigate sloping terrain

Ability to move equipment / boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs

Work Environment :

Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions

Surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel

Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities

Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors

Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot

Salary Description

75,082-$118,832 annually

Salary : $75,082 - $118,832

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