Career Center

Bethany School seeks a Fifth Grade Teacher beginning August 2023. Successful candidates are culturally competent, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic people who possess content area and pedagogical knowledge in English Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as in the ways these areas intersect with other content areas such as Art, Music, Math, and Science. Successful candidates will also demonstrate understanding of the developmental characteristics of children in the intermediate grade levels (3-5) and will have had positive experiences working with students in these grades. Compensation includes salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. 

Qualified Fifth Grade Teacher candidates will possess or demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, the Humanities, or other related field required; Master’s Degree preferred 
• A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion 
• Initiative regarding job-related tasks, responsibilities, and projects  
• Collaborative skills and the ability to work well in team settings  
• Prioritization of student safety and security  
• Dependability and professionalism; be punctual, complete work in a timely manner, exhibit a consistent work ethic, maintain calm under pressure, and exercise sound judgment  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally  
• Proficiency in the use of technology; experience with Surface Pro devices, BenQ or other interactive boards, Google Classroom, Google Workspaces, Rediker SIS preferred
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development 

Each Bethany faculty member is expected to:  

• Foster and steward a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy in and out of the  classroom 
• Set reasonable expectations for the development of the mind, body, and spirit 
• Exhibit a solid working knowledge of best teaching practices 
• Identify and support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs 
• Provide timely feedback to students and families via online portals, email, and phone calls 
• Design and facilitate productive dialogue among students and teachers 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students/families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress 
• Demonstrate content knowledge and expertise, and scaffold curriculum to ensure progress toward mastery of skills and concepts 
• Collaborate and plan actively for learning 

Interested candidates should fill out the Bethany School Employment Application, and send a PDF cover letter and resume to employment@bethanyschool.org. See other job opportunities at www.bethanyschool.org/employment. 

About Bethany School

Bethany School, the only K-8 Episcopal school in the state of Ohio, is a co-ed day school of about 200 students located in the northwestern suburban village of Glendale outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bethany School was founded in 1898 by the Sisters of the Community of the Transfiguration and it continues to have a close connection to the Community and its mission. The school, which resides on part of the 23-acre campus of the Community, is home to two of the most energy-efficient academic buildings in the Midwest.

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