Elementary Teacher - Long Term Substitute (Grade 5)
Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
An elementary teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students. They are responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas, developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction, and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. This role will be focused on elementary school students in Grade 5.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Demonstrated experience with kindergarten learning principles
Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
- Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to improve instruction and become up to date on district initiatives
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
- Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
- Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
- Holds parent conferences in the fall and spring to discuss individual student progress
- Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum
- Prepares daily lessons and activities
- Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
