Lead Teacher: Fifth Grade Humanities (SY25-26)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

THE ROLE

As the Lead Fifth Grade Humanities Teacher, you will foster a classroom environment that inspires curiosity about history, geography, and culture. Your role is crucial in shaping engaged, informed scholars who understand the world around them. Teaching an average class size of 25-26 scholars per section is both a privilege and a commitment, requiring dedication, passion, and a growth mindset.

THE PERSON

As a Lead Fifth Grade Humanities Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, rigorous instruction that promotes critical thinking and inquiry.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring every scholar can thrive.
• Assess and monitor scholar progress, providing timely feedback and comprehensive reports to both scholars and parents.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Cultivate a classroom culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Utilize diverse instructional materials and strategies to enhance scholar engagement and mastery of social studies concepts.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff to support each scholar's growth.

THE MUST HAVES

Prior Experience

• Bachelors degree in Education, Sociology, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching social studies to elementary or middle school scholars, with a proven track record of student growth and achievement.
• Strong understanding of historical, geographical, and cultural concepts presented in engaging, age-appropriate ways.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Work Demands

• Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an equal opportunity employer, Ethos Classical is committed to hiring without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.