5th Grade ELA Teacher
About The Position
Northwood Academy Charter School (NACS) teachers instruct students and create relevant learning experiences in a supportive K–8 environment. The teacher provides rigorous academics and classroom experiences built on the school's core values of high expectations and meaningful relationships, using knowledge, competency, and a positive nature to support students' future educational and social opportunities. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, implementing curriculum, supporting students' academic and social-emotional development, using assessments to guide instruction, maintaining student records, and communicating with students, families, and colleagues. The work is usually indoors in classrooms, though it may sometimes involve outdoor teaching or playground supervision. The position involves close contact with young children and requires extended periods of sitting or standing, as well as the ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement.
- Teacher certification completed or in process.
- Active and valid Pennsylvania state clearances and credentials.
- Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for education and teaching.
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
- Belief in service for others and service learning.
- Belief in and alignment with NACS’ mission.
- Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities.
- Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, exhibit manual dexterity, and hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels.
- Ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, see, hear, and speak daily.
Responsibilities
- Practice and develop Key Teacher Skills daily.
- Bring joy and excitement to the work every day.
- Plan, internalize, and deliver high-quality lesson plans using designated curricula.
- Implement curricula and coordinate classroom learning activities grounded in academic standards and character development.
- Reinforce academic concepts by teaching whole and small groups and tutoring individual students.
- Support a positive classroom environment using classroom management strategies, behavior interventions, and social-emotional learning.
- Use assessment data and feedback structures to inform instructional decisions, and attend and take ownership in data meetings with Assistant Principals or other instructional leaders.
- Conduct appropriate assessments of students' work and maintain accurate, regular data on attendance, grades, and IEP progress when applicable.
- Communicate with students using optimistic growth-mindset language.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
