5th Grade Teacher - Academy South

Christel House Academy, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

11d•$55,600•Onsite

About The Position

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Teacher at Academy South for the 2026-2027 school year. At Christel House Indianapolis, the mission is to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all students and alumni, enabling them to actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. The school emphasizes four foundational values: responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence. 5th Grade Teachers have the autonomy to implement innovative teaching strategies to cater to diverse learners and support the whole child by teaching character education and social-emotional learning. Teachers are part of a collaborative community and receive support from interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, on-site social workers, and counselors.

Requirements

Valid IN Teaching license
Bachelor’s degree
Competency in using technology in the classroom setting.
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Work collaboratively, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
Other duties assigned.