5th grade Math Teacher

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Philadelphia, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $59,000.00 To $74,000.00 Annually

The management services offered to our family of charter schools allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

A 5th-grade math teacher is responsible for instructing students in mathematical concepts and skills, developing lesson plans, and assessing student progress. They create a positive learning environment, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with other educators and parents. Effective communication, organizational skills, and a passion for mathematics are crucial for this role.

• A strong understanding of 5th-grade math curriculum standards, including concepts like fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, and algebraic thinking.
• Proficiency in mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies relevant to the 5th-grade level.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for diverse learners, including those with special needs.
• Familiarity with various assessment techniques to evaluate student learning and inform instruction.
• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to use technology to enhance math instruction and engagement.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree in mathematics education or a related field is typically required.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Obtaining a state teaching certification or license for middle school mathematics is necessary for public school teachers.
• Skills:
  
  Strong mathematical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, classroom management abilities, and adaptability are essential.

• Speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear and, sometimes, to sit.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print.
• Frequently bend, reach above the head, as well as forward, and use fine motor skills.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

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