5^th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

St. Thomas is seeking a 5^th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher who will Create a balanced instructional program and a class environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Use various methods such as oral presentation, workshops, discussion, etc to provide instructions to individual students and class. Create an interactive classroom environment for students. Collaborate with subject area teachers on integrated projects that reinforce 21^st century skills and learning. Motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards learning so that they acquire the knowledge needed for a strong academic foundation.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of differing student learning styles, cooperative learning, and differentiation
• Strong instructional methods and classroom management skills
• Expertise in developing reading, writing, and social studies skills
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team of teachers
• Excellent technology skills and the ability to incorporate technology into curriculum
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

DEGREE:

• Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Master's degree preferred
• Valid Florida Certification with appropriate endorsements

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
• Adhere to the School’s Essential Expectations and Characteristics of Professional Excellence

• Promote the development of social and emotional learning competencies of students through the Responsive Classroom Methodology

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and engages students
• Create, develop, and implement integrated units based on standards and curriculum with grade level team and special area teachers
• Design and execute lesson plans that meet individual students’ needs and abilities
• Integrate novels, short stories, poetry, grammar, spelling, vocabulary
• Develop project-based learning units which include cross-curricular connections
• Use a wide array of instructional strategies such as guided reading, shared reading, modeling, group discussion, literacy circles, interactive read alouds, writing workshop, and inquiry to facilitate understanding
• Integrate technology seamlessly and appropriately into lessons using the Google platform

About St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is an active, passionate community with rich traditions and a legacy of excellence. The chaplain position is an exciting opportunity for a charismatic person to intensify the Episcopal Identity in a parish and school that is hungry for direction and cares deeply about building inclusivity, values, and spirituality.

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