Teacher - Elementary - Grades 5

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• Position Type:
  Teacher - Elementary/ Elementary Teacher (1
  - 5)
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as possible
• Closing Date:
  11/12/2026

Position:Teacher
- Elementary
- Grades 5
Location: Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce openings for certified elementary teachers to teach Grade 5 at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School. This is a permanent contract position.

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team
- Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
• Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment
• Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program
• Proficiency in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations
• Exhibits excellent classroom management skills
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility
• To follow the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
  • for more information about required clearances
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities (Abbreviated
- Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)

• Planning and Preparation
• Knowledge of Content
• Instructional Delivery
• Communication

Salary  School Year
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Placement upon salary…