6th Grade Teacher

South-Central-Community-School-Corporation; Thomaston (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South-Central-Community-School-Corporation is seeking a dedicated 6th-grade teacher to guide 11- and 12-year-olds through the transition from elementary to middle school, helping them build core academic knowledge and social responsibility.

The role includes designing lessons across Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies, assessing student progress, maintaining an orderly classroom, differentiating for diverse learners, and communicating with families to monitor growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Middle Grades Education, or Master of Arts in Teaching.
• Licensure: State-issued teaching license or certification with appropriate middle-grade endorsements.
• Key skills: Organization, patience, problem-solving, communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning & Instruction: Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons in Math, Science, ELA, or Social Studies.
• Assessment & Grading: Evaluate student performance and update records on Infinite Campus.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, inclusive, structured learning environment.
• Differentiation: Adapt instruction for diverse learning styles, IEPs, and advanced learners.
• Communication: Partner with parents, guardians, and staff via conferences, emails, and newsletters.

Skills

Strong organization

Patience

Problem-solving

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

Job description

A 6th-grade teacher educates 11- and 12-year-old students as they transition from elementary school to middle school, helping them build core academic knowledge and social responsibility.

Core Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning & Instruction: Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons in subjects like Math, Science, English Language Arts (ELA), or Social Studies.
• Assessment & Grading: Evaluate student performance through quizzes, essays, and tests, updating records on platforms like Infinite Campus.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Differentiation: Adapt instruction to support diverse learning styles, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and advanced learners.
• Communication: Partner with parents, guardians, and support staff via conferences, emails, and newsletters to track student growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, or a specific content area (or a Master of Arts in Teaching).
• Licensure: A state-issued teaching license or certification with appropriate middle-grade endorsements.
• Key Skills: Strong organization, patience, problem-solving, and communication abilities.