5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Role Impact Summary

As a 5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher at The Prairie School, you will empower curiosity, foster critical thinking, and help our students develop the fundamental skills necessary for lifelong learning and leadership.

You will embody the Prairie Teacher and Classroom by living our Guiding Mantra . Your impact will be felt in the classroom and beyond, empowering and leading our students during a pivotal final year of Primary School, by equipping them with the academic and personal skills to thrive.

What Success Looks Like

• Students are engaged and demonstrate significant academic growth.
• By the end of the school year, each student will have solid executive functioning, interpersonal, and academic skills and are ready for a smooth transition to Middle School.
• Collaboration thrives between you and your teaching partner, resulting in a cohesive challenging and supportive experience for our students.
• Parents, colleagues, and students recognize your skill and positive impact along with your humility and a growth mindset. You are seen as living all four parts of our Guiding Mantra.

Core Responsibilities / Skills That Support Success

• Deliver dynamic instruction in language arts and social studies.
• Differentiate lessons to challenge and support a range of learners.
• Collaborate closely with a Math and Science teaching partner to create an integrated learning experience.
• Serve as an advisor, mentoring students in both academic and personal growth.
• Create engaging curricula, thoughtful lesson plans, and challenging assessments.
• Foster a classroom culture of inclusion, respect, growth, and positivity.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Embrace a balance of bold and new with tried and true methods of instruction and professional growth.

Experience We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (reading emphasis preferred).
• 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated passion for community involvement.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth.

Bring your energy and expertise to The Prairie School and help shape the next generation of learners and leaders in a nurturing, innovative, and collaborative environment.