Fifth Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher
About The Position
The Blake School is seeking a dedicated fifth grade long-term substitute lead teacher to cover a temporary leave and join its collaborative Upper Elementary program (grades 2–5). The teacher will lead the academic and social-emotional development of a fifth grade classroom and collaborate with faculty and staff. The role calls for intellectual curiosity, research-based teaching practices, intercultural competence, equitable practices, and a commitment to meeting each student’s academic and social-emotional needs. Work takes place in a dynamic indoor school environment, with daily outdoor time on the playground and occasional learning experiences in a neighboring forest. The role involves normal classroom noise and activity and frequent movement throughout the day. The school describes itself as committed to educational excellence, collaboration, and pluralism, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with support for local and national professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education.
- Respect for children and their potential.
- Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and school personnel.
- Enduring passion for learning and professional growth.
- Collaborative working style and ability to work as a team player.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills.
- Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching.
- Sense of humor, confidence, and flexibility.
- Effective classroom management skills.
- Expanding technological skills that support student learning and school recordkeeping.
- Desire to work in a PK–12 dynamic learning community.
Responsibilities
- Embrace Blake’s mission and values and its commitment to pluralism.
- Collaborate with grade-level team and division colleagues to plan and implement an appropriately challenging curriculum in reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Promote children’s academic, social-emotional, and physical development in individual, small-group, and whole-class settings.
- Assess students using current strategies and tools to inform instruction and provide feedback.
- Complete progress reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
- Supervise children during lunch and afternoon carpool.
- Prepare classroom environments and facilitate learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for local and national professional development.
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