Lower School Grade 5 Teacher

The New School•Fayetteville, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an lower school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
Desire to teach and ability to adapt to varied developmental status.
Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as play, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Teaching license preferred
Previous teaching experience preferred
CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
Designs and presents individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for the next educational level.
Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff.
Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Maintain accurate and complete records for individual student progress, files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student need.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in appropriate level of education.
Prepare classroom for class activities at the beginning of the school year; inventory, pack, and organize classroom for summer use.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.