Teacher - English Language Arts and Social Studies Grades 5-8

Opportunity at a Glance

Ross Preparatory School serves the students of faculty staff and medical students. It is a small multigrade school that delivers curriculum that is aligned with the US Common Core standards.

The Prep school is seeking a 58th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. As a 5th8th  Grade English and Social Studies Teacher your primary responsibility is to provide a comprehensive education in English language arts and social studies to fiftheighth grade students in a multigrade setting. You will facilitate the development of students reading writing communication critical thinking and social studies skills. Through engaging lessons and activities the teacher will promote a love for learning foster a positive classroom environment and prepare students for future academic success.

• Develops and implements a standardsbased curriculum for English language arts and social studies aligned with specified school standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Teach essential English language arts skills including reading comprehension writing grammar vocabulary and oral communication.
• Teach social studies topics such as history geography civics and culture encouraging critical thinking and fostering a global perspective.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies materials and technology to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Assess students academic progress and understanding through formative and summative assessments.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions or enrichment opportunities.
• Provide constructive feedback to students including specific suggestions for improvement in writing and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student data and participate in datadriven decisionmaking. 
• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes respect cooperation and active student participation.
• Set clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and consistently enforce classroom and school expectations and procedures.
• Manage student behavior effectively addressing conflicts or disciplinary issues promptly and respectfully.
• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and engaging in meaningful discussions.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students including those with learning disabilities English language learners and gifted students.
• Provide additional support or enrichment activities to students who require individualized attention.
• Establish and maintain open and regular communication with students parents and guardians to keep them informed about student progress classroom activities and upcoming events.
• Maintain confidentiality for all Prep school community including but not limited to students families etc.
• Attend faculty meetings professional development sessions and parentteacher conferences to enhance professional growth and contribute to the school community.
• Contributes to the school community in at least one formal way beyond the classroom that does not include a stipend.
• Promotes community service within and beyond the Ross community.   
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Education Elementary English Social Studies or a related field.

  Demonstrates expertise in teaching English language arts and social studies to elementary school students.

Strong knowledge of literacy development reading comprehension strategies writing instruction and social studies content.

Familiarity with US state and national standards for English language arts

Effective classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students parents and colleagues effectively.

Technological proficiency to integrate educational technology tools and resources into instruction.

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime