5th Grade Elementary Teacher 2026-2027

Edward B Cole Academy • Santa Ana, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Edward B. Cole, Sr. Academy (EBC Academy) is a TK–5 charter school in Santa Ana serving its community since 2003. The school emphasizes academic excellence, community involvement, inclusive learning, and high-quality instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. Its mission is to partner with the community to nurture and empower lifelong learners, and its vision is to prepare students for higher education while fostering responsibility, personal growth, and curiosity.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the teacher plans, teaches, and differentiates instruction to motivate and inspire students. The role promotes a high-quality, personalized education program that considers varied learning styles and disabilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

The school supports teachers through professional development using the Danielson Framework, a dedicated literacy coach, bilingual instructional assistants in every classroom, evidence-based literacy programs, goal-setting practices, cross-grade-level planning, extracurricular opportunities, parent enrichment programs, and supportive administration. The school seeks a dynamic, flexible, team-oriented candidate with strong social skills who can work effectively with diverse staff, students, and parents and manage responsibilities in an evolving work environment. Spanish bilingual ability is strongly preferred but not required.

Applicants must submit through EdJoin a one-page, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman cover letter explaining their fit and experience working with students, a resume listing education and relevant experience with dates and responsibilities, unofficial transcripts, and credentials.

Requirements

• Valid California Multiple Subjects Credential.
• CLAD or BCLAD certification (EL Authorization).
• Completion of basic skills (CBEST).
• Subject Matter Exam results for NCLB compliance.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• CPR/First Aid Certification before the first day of employment.
• Dynamic, flexible, team-oriented approach and strong social skills for relating effectively with diverse staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of learners and manage job duties in an evolving work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Arts or Master of Science degree.
• Bilingual Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach instruction for fifth-grade students.
• Differentiate instruction to motivate and inspire students.
• Promote a high-quality, personalized education program that considers varied learning styles and disabilities.
• Participate in cross-grade-level planning and share instructional practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development and feedback using the Danielson Framework.
• Support from a dedicated literacy coach.
• A bilingual instructional assistant in every classroom to support students, especially English learners.
• Opportunities for cross-grade-level planning and collaboration.
• Supportive administration offering resources and guidance.
• School-provided extracurricular activities and parent enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level