Charlotte Latin School is searching for a 5th-grade Science teacher. This is a full-time, 10-month position that will begin August 2026.
Description:
Teach and assess 5th-grade Next Gen Science standards with a variety of tools and pedagogical strategies.
Facilitate inquiry-based, hands-on experiments that align with Next Gen Science Standards that enable and inspire students to learn through questioning, exploration, and observation.
Teach the scientific process and experimental design.
Teach non-fiction critical reading, analysis, and synthesis skills in the content area of Science to 100 fifth-grade students in classes of 25 for 45-minute blocks, 2 blocks daily.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, project-based lesson-design principles, technology, and media that guide the learning process toward student mastery.
Use a variety of resources to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
Serve as a Home Room Co-Lead with the Social Studies teacher.
Support Social Studies Co-Lead with classroom management and instructional support as needed. Collaborate on coordinating the instruction of the two content areas for appropriate balance for students and teachers.
Work directly with colleagues in the development, implementation, and evaluation of fifth-grade curriculum.
Collaborate with Middle School Science Teachers to ensure students have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful at the next level.
Attend professional development and training related to teaching Science.
Participate in committee work, faculty meetings, and carpool duty as scheduled.
Work with the Leads with Honor faculty on the 5th-grade garden.
Incorporate movement and the Responsive Classroom pillars into classroom management and routine.
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Requirements
Teaching certification in Science or related field.
Experience teaching 5th-grade Science.
Strong knowledge of Next Gen Science Standards.
Ability to facilitate inquiry-based, hands-on experiments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Charlotte Latin School before the deadline.
