5th Grade Teacher

CESA 6; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC) in Kenosha, WI, is seeking strong, forward-thinking educators to build our school’s foundation. The role emphasizes project-based and inquiry-based learning, collaboration with PLCs, and engagement with families to support student growth.

The teacher will deliver rigorous lessons aligned to standards, differentiate for diverse learners, and participate in ongoing professional development to sustain academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Active Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teaching license.
• Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive classroom culture aligned with KTEC values.
• Design and deliver inquiry-based, project-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate with professional learning communities and attend staff meetings.
• Communicate with families using multiple methods; participate in professional development.
• Assess student progress and differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Collaborative

Project-based learning

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Effective communication

Growth mindset

Student-centered education

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Wisconsin DPI teaching license

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum is a public charter school that is looking for strong, forward-thinking individuals to build the foundation of the school.

Students at KTEC will earn certifications that align with competencies identified by industry. This model prepares students for post-secondary education, as well as being the workforce ready. Students will be empowered to develop a strong sense of character, understand how to function collectively within society and be career and future focused.

The teacher is essential in managing classrooms so that students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally. Achieving academic excellence requires the teacher to provide rigorous and engaging lessons that meet grade level standards, differentiate to meet the needs of a diverse group of students and build a classroom environment where all students feel accepted and challenged.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate commitment to and ownership of creating a classroom environment and culture that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of KTEC.
• Seek and use feedback to ensure personal growth, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Utilize active listening, assume best intentions, and take other perspectives.
• Serve as an active member of the assigned professional learning community.
• Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation, and implementation of current teaching strategies.
• Great interpersonal communication skills are a must.
• Organize and participate in special activities for students.
• Design, deliver, and assess nature-based, inquiry-based, and project-based learning; effectively integrate content standards.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and in-services including the Summer Institute professional development for school staff; participate in appropriate professional development as required by the DPI.
• Communicate with parents using a variety of methods as needed.
• Guide placement procedures and participate in placement meetings, as assigned, for newly referred students.
• Participate in selecting curriculum, equipment, classroom supplies, and other materials.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure

• Solid educational background including a bachelor’s degree in education.
• A current and appropriate Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, individual and group management, curriculum development, and program evaluation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the school.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
• A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery model.
• Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
• Ability to deliver instruction incorporating workshops, immersion, hands-on experiences, and traditional delivery to ensure that all individual student needs are met in accordance with preferred mode of instruction.
• The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work Environment:

Normal office / classroom environment with moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computers and/or related equipment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position.

The Agency/School reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, reorganization, or technical development). The Agency also reserves the right to revise this job description at any time without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 (KTEC) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.