5th Grade Teacher

New Life Church of Woodbury • Woodbury, MN

13d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The 5th Grade Teacher is responsible for all the normal duties associated with teaching a Lower School class. This person will proactively ensure that innovative teaching approaches are incorporated into the classroom through interaction with other teachers, school administration, and parents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License.
• Previous experience teaching (or student teaching) 5th Grade.
• Experience related to 21st century learning concepts and integration of technology into the classroom.
• Knowledge of Christian K-12 education.
• Able to manage their own tasks and assignments in an effective manner.
• Understands how their own job assignment fits in with the needs of the whole school.
• Understands the school mission.
• Able to solve problems applicable to classes taught and necessary for basic job performance.
• Can analyze problem situations and present alternatives to their direct supervisor.
• Consistently applies principles of teamwork as applicable to role.
• Can effectively cope with change.
• Demonstrates team spirit by encouraging team members and recognizing their successes.
• Able to resolve conflicts.
• Take independent action to work on established priority items.
• Proactively gains knowledge of job and processes to become more proactive.
• Proactively learns to explore creative teaching methods.
• Able to communicate to students, parents and co-workers in an effective manner
• Able to understand parent expectations and student needs in the scope of the normal classroom setting.
• Demonstrates good skills in the use of personal computers, audio/visual equipment, and computer software.
• Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned 5th grade class.
• Classroom planning overview for the year.
• Applying biblical integration principles to all classes.
• Weekly lesson planning & preparation.
• Lesson plans posted on RenWeb.
• Curriculum evaluation including course objectives.
• Inventory curriculum and supplies.
• Maintaining grades in the school management system on a timely basis.
• Proactively communicate with parents on a regular basis.
• Conduct fall grade level parent meetings and conferences.
• Keep records including daily attendance and lunch counts.
• Maintain a clean and appealing classroom which includes maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays.
• Be aware of and enforce handbook policies (Teacher and Student Handbooks).
• Collaborate with the special needs department to help students with special needs to adapt to the classroom.
• Attending scheduled faculty meetings.
• Monitoring of bus and carpool areas according to the schedule.
• Assist with special school programs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time