5th Grade Teacher

Crescent Academy is currently hiring for a 5th Grade Teacher .

Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement.

Would you like to be a part of a school that believes strongly in its students and their right to a high quality education? Does your teaching and strong desire to make a difference in a child’s education describe why you became a teacher? Are you interested in creating an innovative, project based, experience for your students? If you possess the following qualities:

• Creativity and Innovative ideas about learning in the classroom

• Project based learning

• Familiar and knowledgeable with the Michigan Common Core Standards

• Enjoy challenges (social, economic) and addressing the whole child school of thought

• Engaged in learning and curriculum coupled with cross curriculum teaching and learning.

• Embracing a data driven mindset to help close achievement gaps

• Working with collegial peers through Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to improve teaching and learning objectives in the classroom.

• Using technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Able to meet time sensitive tasks and deadlines

• Possess great listening and writing skills

• Persistent characteristics ( closing achievement gaps, and data driven)

• Collaborating within a team and being pro-active

• Conflict resolution (parents and students)

• Empathy (students, parents, staff)

• Building positive relationships with students and parents

• Possess a great love for children and patience

• Creating a strong bridge between school and home.

• Working with underserved population of students

• Embracing the philosophy of mindfulness techniques

• Open to the use of restorative circles

• Willing to adopt “Time to Teach” classroom management framework and application

If this sounds like you and you also want to be a part of a flexible, supportive, family-oriented team, then Crescent is the place for you!

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 5th Grade Elementary Teacher to join our team. The 5th Grade Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to student development and a desire to foster a love for learning in young children.

• Develop and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.

• Develop assessments and monitor student performance through various methods, including tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.

• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.

• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students

• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Supervision of multiple students at once

• Establishing routines and procedures

• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment

• Create and implement instructional plans

• Participate in…