5Th Grade - All Subjects/Contained Classroom

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Posted: 27-Mar-23

Location: Dorchester, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

Categories

Elementary Teacher

Required Education

4 Year Degree

The 5th Grade teacher will need to have a strong background in teaching to the

developmental needs of middle school students. Not only will the 5th Grade teacher be

expected to cover elements of reading, analysis, writing and grammar, math, science, but

this teacher will also need to have a strong teaching background in middle school

education. The goal of the 5th Grade curriculum is to build students’ skills not only in

language-related areas, but the 5th Grade teacher will also need to facilitate a successful

blend of these elements in a comprehensive and age-appropriate curriculum along with

including visual arts when appropriate to give middle school students a strong foundation

in oral and written expression. A successful 5th Grade teacher will lead with

project-based learning principles to produce engaging content for the middle school

student.

Essential Functions

• Develop thematic units for 5th Grade classes using the backwards design model in

which planning follows these three steps: 1) identifying standards-aligned desired

results (in terms of acquisition, meaning, and transfer); 2) designing performance

tasks/assessments that provide evidence of learning; and 3) creating a learning

plan. 5th Grade units must integrate language arts, social studies, arts, science,

and civic standards.

• Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in
• Deliver daily 5th Grade lessons that are engaging, relevant, and rigorous.

the classroom, including serving English language learners and students with

individualized education plans (IEPs).

• Embed opportunities for student critical-thinking, communication, collaboration,

and creativity, as well as use of technology and digital media, into all lesson and

unit plans.

• Integrate reading and writing, arts, and historical context into every class taught,

every day.

• Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for

upholding school policies, student-developed norms, and classroom expectations.

• Update curriculum on a regular basis using data and research, and seek out

colleagues and professional development opportunities for 5th Grade curriculum

enhancement.

• All other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Skills And Experience

The 5th Grade teacher is expected to:

• Have experience successfully teaching a 5th Grade-based curriculum in an urban

school, including a track record of improving student achievement.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and or Master’s Degree (or working towards) in

Education or related field.

• Use data to inform instructional planning and practice, sharing and analyzing

student performance results, and humility in constantly working to improve

instructional practices.

• Experience in standards-based, backwards planning.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic school or related demanding

environment.

• Have proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Docs/Classroom, etc.

Traits And Qualities

At MCA, we believe that an excellent staff member does the following:

• Believes that all of us can and will learn and creates a positive learning

environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the

school;

• Exudes joy and a love of learning every single day;
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through
• Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture;

feedback, coaching, and professional development;

• Believes that all children can and will learn.
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and a

desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.

• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with

students.

• Willing and able to play different roles at the school to meet the varied and

constant needs of the students and staff at MCA.

• Models positive and healthy character traits and habits, as well as the values of

MCA.

• Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to
• Willing to do whatever it takes to help our students achieve academic excellence.

inform decisions and set ambitious goals.

• Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes for students to

excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to

colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours.

MCA School Hours

Daily 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Vacations and school closures generally follow Boston Public Schools.

How To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to: [email protected]

Annmarie Quezada

Head of School

Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center

515 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121

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