Fifth Grade Teacher

• Location 51 North Cliff Street,Ansonia, CT, 06401,United States
• Job Category Grade 5 Teacher, Full-time Fifth Grade Teacher
• Industry Catholic School Grade 5 Teaching, Full-time Fifth Grade Teaching
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Enter to Learn … Go Forth to Serve

Assumption School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Fifth Grade Teacher to join our Assumption School Community who exemplifies:

Commitment to the teachings and mission of Assumption School.

Willingness to participate in school liturgies, prayer and faith formation activities.

Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, especially upper elementary grades

Understanding of the developmental needs of pre-adolescent

Strong communication with parents, colleagues, and administration.

Responsibilities would include
: creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops pre-adolescent students’ skills and a love of learning.

Additionally, the candidate must be able to:

Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Encourage children to develop self-help skills and independence.

Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and initiate referrals when necessary.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.

Maintain positive communication with families through newsletters, daily updates, and as-needed outreach.

Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Assist students who may need additional support.

Minimum 2 years of successful elementary/middle school classroom teaching.

Teacher certification required.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.

• Guiding students to realize the presence of God in our world.
• Educating and challenging the whole child ~ spiritually & academically.
• Providing an opportunity for every child to improve the quality of life for self and for others.
• Developing a learning environment that integrates curriculum and technology.