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    5th Grade Lead Teacher - Santa Monica, United States - New Roads School

    New Roads School
    New Roads School Santa Monica, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Full time, Exempt, Beginning August 2024

    About New Roads School

    In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

    Job Summary

    5th grade Lead Teacher is a professional, experienced, and passionate educator with teaching experience at the elementary school level. Reporting to the Elementary School Director, the 5th grade Lead Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering the 5th grade curriculum.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Create developmentally, grade appropriate and engaging lesson plans which utilize given curricula, combined with project based and experiential learning.
    • Demonstrate commitment to social justice and working with a diverse community
    • Work in a highly collaborative community to develop and implement a creative and challenging curriculum
    • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject matter made visible by effective teaching
    • Provide continuous student assessments throughout the year; work closely with the Director of Learning to decipher if and when supports need to be implemented for students who need scaffolding or students who need a higher level of challenge
    • Ability to consistently differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs: Through observation, assessment and investing in relationships the whole child, determine most effective learning strategies and delivery of instruction
    • Provide students with opportunities and support in the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills through inquiry and experiential based lessons. Lessons also incorporate the exploration of ideas, and the development of leadership qualities.
    • Attend and participate in weekly curriculum planning meetings
    • Participate in committee work, faculty meetings, parent coffees and additional duties as assigned
    • Lead parent conferences and maintain weekly communication with parents throughout the year
    • Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, New Roads philosophy and approach to education
    • Maintain and communicate high expectations and boundaries in a consistently kind and compassionate manner focusing on the whole child.
    • Knowledge of sound pedagogical skills
    • Strong background in math, reading, and writing instruction; ability to teach developmentally appropriate diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as social emotional learning at the elementary level
    • Experience and interest in differentiated instruction and a project-based, constructivist approach to teaching and learning
    • Understanding and experience in assessment and data driven instruction
    • Highly developed writing and organizational skills
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Strong foundation knowledge in child development
    • Possess excellent classroom management and restorative justices practices
    • Have passion for personal and professional growth
    • Minimum 5+ years teaching experience at the upper elementary level (4th-5th-6th grade), preferably in an independent school
    • A Bachelor's Degree in a related educational field required; Masters Degree in Education strongly preferred

    Preferred but not required:

    • Experience teaching at an independent school
    • Familiarity with Illustrative and/or CGI math
    • Familiarity with the Science of Reading
    • Familiarity with Step Up to Reading and Writing

    The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $100,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

    New Roads' employees are required to be fully vaccinated and to receive any and all COVID-19 vaccination boosters recommended for fully vaccinated persons by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and/or the Los Angeles County Public Health Department no later than the first date of work, unless employee requests and the School grants an exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a reasonable accommodation for an employees disability or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

    How to Apply: Complete online application by clicking here and attach cover letter, along with your resume.
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