Fifth Grade Teacher

Fifth Grade Teacher

Position Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages scholars to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Heritage Academy.

• Promote and adhere to Heritage Academy policies and procedures.

• Invest in the scholars’ well-being, health, and safety physically/socially/emotionally for ultimate academic excellence.

• Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.

• Maintain a growth mindset toward scholar learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.

• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars’ progress and development.

• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, policies, and regulations.

• Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues, and parents regarding scholar progress and needs.

• Assume responsibility for meeting classroom and school-wide scholar performance goals.

• Reflect on teaching practices and strive to improve professional competence and scholar proficiency.

• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a teacher preferred

Special Skills: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

• Teaching certificate preferred. 

• Ability to enforce high standards of behavior, dress, and character in oneself and with students.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Professional and friendly disposition

• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite. 

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.  

Work Environment: Typical office environment is expected, occasional exposure to outdoor weather. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential function; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.