5th Grade ELA (Language Arts)

Community Charter School•Stanley, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 5th Grade ELA (Language Arts) teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their educational and social development. This role involves managing instructional time, student behavior, presenting lessons effectively, monitoring student performance, facilitating instruction aligned with curricular goals, and interacting positively within the educational environment. The teacher will also perform non-instructional duties and adhere to established policies and regulations, with a commitment to professional development.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
Fully licensed in education (preferred).
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly during inclusive activities.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical requirements are consistent with those for light Work due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed in education

Responsibilities

Manage instructional time by having materials ready, starting lessons quickly, and maintaining high student time-on-task.
Manage student behavior by establishing clear rules and procedures for classroom activities and transitions, and by monitoring and addressing inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently.
Present lessons effectively by reviewing previous material, introducing new concepts with clear objectives, speaking fluently, using understandable language and relevant examples, assigning tasks with a high success rate, asking appropriate questions, maintaining a brisk pace, making smooth transitions, clarifying assignments, and summarizing key points.
Monitor student performance by maintaining clear work standards, circulating during classwork, using various assessment methods to check progress, and posing clear questions.
Provide instructional feedback by offering feedback on in-class work to encourage growth, providing prompt feedback on out-of-class work, affirming correct responses, and offering sustaining feedback after incorrect responses.
Facilitate instruction by having a plan compatible with curricular goals, using diagnostic information to revise objectives, maintaining accurate student performance records, aligning objectives with strategies and assessments, and utilizing available resources.
Interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.
Perform non-instructional duties as assigned and adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate growth.
Perform other related work as required.