Position Title: Fifth Grade Teacher
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Department: Middle School
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Position Overview:
A 5th Grade Teacher will facilitate the growth of students in a student-centered, developmentally appropriate environment focusing on research-informed, best practices following a differentiated, balanced approach and curriculum. While developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty members, the 5th Grade Teacher will recognize and nurture the social-emotional needs of each student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as a primary classroom teacher responsible for establishing classroom management in alignment with TGS Handbook and designing and implementing daily lessons, grading, and feedback.
- Provides academic guidance to students; serves as a student advocate, helping student families respond to specific academic, emotional, and developmental challenges.
- Provides students with a supportive, orderly, and interactive classroom environment supporting the 6Cs.
- Serves as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods, and school procedures.
- Works collaboratively with the middle school administration, academic departments, and teacher colleagues to implement, deliver, and refine the instructional program.
- Uses differentiated instruction and relevant instructional strategies to meet students' academic needs.
- Consistently provides a safe and joyful learning environment that builds age-appropriate social skills.
- Communicates with parents, administrators, and counselors concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students.
