Grade 5 Lead Teacher

NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL•New Canaan, CT

14d

About The Position

The Grade 5 Lead Teacher serves as a member of our Middle School faculty. Our Middle School teachers are experienced and dynamic, and they possess a strong sense of pedagogy. They demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student and ensuring that each child is known and valued. Lead teachers are responsible for cultivating a joyful and kind classroom community, as well as delivering instruction of the highest caliber. Each lead homeroom teacher also has the opportunity and responsibility to mentor an Apprentice Teacher, who serves full time in their classroom for the year.

Requirements

Understands the social, emotional and academic needs of upper elementary children (ages 9 - 12) and has the ability to connect with students of this age group
Has a strong sense of pedagogy and classroom management skills
Possesses well-developed collaborative skills
Has relevant experience teaching this age group and assessing student learning
Has a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates a true sense of joy in working with students of this age and being in a school environment
Is highly organized, flexible, collaborative, responsive and adaptive
Has ability to partner, communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians to support student growth
Has strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates cultural competence
Differentiates instruction for a range of learning styles and abilities
Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school
Has a strong skill set for mentoring and the ability to play an active and supportive role in our teacher training program
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and development
Stays informed about current research and best practices in instruction and child development
Has knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience

Responsibilities

Teach language arts, math and social studies, as well as executive function skills
Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, upper elementary program
Serve as a homeroom advisor; create strong connections and relationships with students in order to foster a positive and trusting learning environment
Differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs of learners across all core subjects
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare narrative reports and conduct parent conferences
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians through formal and ongoing informal touchpoints
Participate productively in grade-level, department, division and all employee meetings
Coach and/or lead other extracurricular activities
Mentor a year-long apprentice teacher and share teaching responsibilities appropriately
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the day, such as recess, lunch and breaks, and during overnight field trips and other events
Partner with grade-level and divisional colleagues in short and long-term planning of curriculum
Identify student needs and partner with the Learning Resource Team to support student growth and development