5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
Responsible for the academic, religious, and social formation of 5th graders. Devoted, practicing Catholic who is familiarized with the Catholic faith and is able to instruct students in Science and Social Studies skills appropriate to their grade level by keeping them engaged through a variety of teaching strategies and classroom management methods. Giving and grading assignments, homework and tests Submitting lesson plans weekly Helping students prepare for standardized testing Overseeing students during recess, lunch and other activities Excellent classroom management Overseeing, communicating and working as a team with Full-Time Aide Familiarized with data analysis and technology platforms Sending out weekly newsletters to parents Good communication with parents regarding their children’s progress. Meeting and working with other colleagues and supervisors to discuss school policies Attending and contributing to faculty meetings and professional in-services Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner Communicate regularly with parents Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
- Possess a cleared California multiple or single subject teaching credential
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
- Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
- 2-3 years teaching experience teaching in a school classroom
- Positive professional references and recommendations
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom.
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
- Regularly required to be inside the classroom
- Required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events
- May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops
Responsibilities
- Academic instruction of 5th graders
- Religious and social formation of students
- Instruct students in Science and Social Studies
- Give and grade assignments, homework, and tests
- Submit lesson plans weekly
- Prepare students for standardized testing
- Oversee students during recess, lunch, and other activities
- Classroom management
- Oversee, communicate, and work with Full-Time Aide
- Utilize data analysis and technology platforms
- Send weekly newsletters to parents
- Communicate with parents regarding student progress
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors on school policies
- Attend and contribute to faculty meetings and professional in-services
- Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
- Demonstrate respect with staff, students, and parents
- Maintain confidentiality
- Supervise playground and other duty areas
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Job Type
Full-time
