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Posted: 28-May-25
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Categories:
English/Language Arts
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Forsyth School: Grade 5 Language Arts Classroom Teacher
Imagine your school day begins when you enter the front door of a charming, ornate, historic home. You walk up a staircase to find your fifth-grade classroom–greeted by warm, smiling faces along the way. Now imagine this historic home is part of a neighborhood of six homes, woven together to create a school that is dedicated to growing and challenging a diverse group of elementary school students in a joyful community. And this community is committed to fostering an environment where kindness, compassion, curiosity, and questioning are valued. If you are energized by these ideas, and you value collaborating with other passionate, student-centered educators who teach the whole child, then Forsyth School is looking for you.
Imagine your school day begins when you enter the front door of a charming, ornate, historic home. You walk up a staircase to find your fifth-grade classroom–greeted by warm, smiling faces along the way. Now imagine this historic home is part of a neighborhood of six homes, woven together to create a school that is dedicated to growing and challenging a diverse group of elementary school students in a joyful community. And this community is committed to fostering an environment where kindness, compassion, curiosity, and questioning are valued. If you are energized by these ideas, and you value collaborating with other passionate, student-centered educators who teach the whole child, then Forsyth School is looking for you.
At Forsyth, our mission is to foster a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. And our Honor Code, to be honest, kind, respectful, responsible, fair, and practice good sportsmanship, is celebrated and lived by everyone in our community. It is embedded in the fabric of our institution, reminding us of our commitment to make Forsyth a special place.
POSITION SUMMARY
Teachers at Forsyth work in a highly collaborative, cooperative, student-centered environment. As a Grade 5 teacher, you will work closely with your teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate, academically challenging, joyful learning experiences for classes of 12-14 students in Language Arts instruction. In addition to closely collaborating with your grade level, you will work with the entire faculty as we engage in ongoing curriculum development and design. At the heart of all of your work as a Forsyth teacher is the desire to live our mission and do your part to create and uphold diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Teachers at Forsyth work in a highly collaborative, cooperative, student-centered environment. As a Grade 5 teacher, you will work closely with your teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate, academically challenging, joyful learning experiences for classes of 12-14 students in Language Arts instruction. In addition to closely collaborating with your grade level, you will work with the entire faculty as we engage in ongoing curriculum development and design. At the heart of all of your work as a Forsyth teacher is the desire to live our mission and do your part to create and uphold diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
OPPORTUNITIES (TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Nurture the social, emotional, academic, and developmental needs of Grade 5 students
- Develop and implement culturally responsive teaching practices to meet the needs of students
- Design and implement innovative curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with our grade-level objectives for Language Arts to foster a love of language, writing, and literature
- Actively participate in a faculty culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of Age 2 – Grade 6 education
- Participate in the curriculum review process and make recommendations for curricular refinement and development based on best practices in education and Forsyth’s Strategic Plan
- Advance a culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust
- Be an inclusive, positive, active contributor to the school community
- Report to the Upper Division Director
CORE COMPETENCIES
- A love of elementary children
- Demonstrable commitment to teaching and learning in a dynamic and diverse school environment that promotes the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Excellent instructional design and delivery skills
- Commitment to professional growth and openness to feedback and improvement
- A growth mindset, sense of humor, flexibility, comfort with change, and openness to quickly pivot to meet students’ needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills and keenness to connect with students, families, and colleagues
- Excellent writing skills
- Eagerness to learn about and implement the Responsive Classroom approach in the classroom
- Bachelor’s degree required
About Forsyth School
Forsyth School provides an unforgettable experience for children age 2 through Grade 6. Forsyth's one-of-a-kind campus consists of six historic homes; walkable resources include Forest Park and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The challenging and engaging curriculum promotes age-appropriate independence and prepares students to thrive in secondary school and beyond. At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural world.
Mission: Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence.
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