5th Grade Teacher Job at Hope Hall School, Rochester, NY

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  • Hope Hall School
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

IMMEDIATE OPENING!

Job Summary

· Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

General Accountabilities

  • Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans with clear objectives and goals defined and programs correlated effectively. Submit all Lesson and Unit Plans weekly for review and approval from Department Head.
  • Maintain an updated record of academic status and achievement for each student, utilizing grade books, report cards, portfolios, special individualized reports and other evidence of student growth.
  • Maintain student attendance records accurately and currently.
  • Display a teaching schedule on the desk.
  • Be present at parent-teacher conferences, open house, departmental and general faculty meetings.
  • Make use of curriculum grades, teachers' manuals, etc as aids to effective teaching, and to be cognizant of and able to utilize instructional modalities that meet the varied learning styles of students.
  • Provide real motivation for each student with skills learned through trainings.
  • Carefully evaluate the academic status and aptitude of each student. This evaluation should be based upon the correction of assignment and test papers, class participation, projects, independent study, homework, and unit and standard achievement tests. Note: Hope Hall does not participate in New York State standardized testing for grades three thru eight.
  • Strive for the honest development of student self-control, the highest form of discipline: to model for children respect and non-violent choices for problem solving.
  • Attend orientation programs.
  • Participate in professional development programs and professional development workshops.
  • Be present at in-service programs for professional advancement when requested.
  • Uphold the philosophy and goals of Hope Hall and the Dolce Method for Learning Mastery.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education
  • Certification: Elementary / Childhood Education 1 - 6
  • Experience: 1 year experience as a Teacher

Preferred:

  • Education: Master’s Degree or in progress
  • Certification: Elementary / Childhood Education 1 – 6 w/ dual certification in Special Education and / or Literacy

Competencies

  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
  • Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives recognition to others as appropriate.

Computer/Software Skills

  • Google Workspace preferred
  • Blackbaud preferred

Physical Demands

  • Occasionally required to sit, stand, walk and frequent use of stairs. Required to move about through multi - level building with use of stairs.
  • Occasionally required to bend and/or lift.
  • Occasionally required to lift (no more than 25 pounds).

Work Environment

  • Educational setting; ability to work with and around students.
  • Some light travel required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Immediate start,

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