Fifth Grade Teacher

Cincinnati Classical Academy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Personal days

Paid holidays

Enrollment priority for children of full-time employees

Job summary

Cincinnati Classical Academy is looking for a full-time Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves teaching in a self-contained classroom, implementing the Hillsdale K-12 classical curriculum, and fostering a respectful learning environment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong engagement skills, possess a relevant degree, and be able to effectively manage classroom activities. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Well-organized, well-rounded, and engaging personality.
• Ability to exercise wise judgment and prudent decision-making.
• Commitment to furthering the school's classical education vision.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a self-contained classroom, managing student behavior.
• Develop and implement course and lesson plans.
• Engage students with grade-level appropriate learning experiences.

Skills

Understanding of classical education

Engagement and interaction skills

Phonics methodology

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in elementary education

Ohio teacher license

Job description

Openings as of 5/8/2026

Fifth Grade Teacher JobID: 278

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
• Date Posted: 4/27/2026
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
• Closing Date: When Filled

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position with a 9.5-month work schedule. The fifth grade teacher will teach in a self-contained classroom.

Position Overview

Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a general education classroom setting. The fifth grade teacher will understand, demonstrate the use of, and implement the school's Hillsdale K-12 classical curriculum, student instruction, and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students, and work collaboratively to ensure a learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.

The fifth grade teacher's essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission, and philosophy of the school, and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts in students
• Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students, and making the subject matter meaningful to students
• Developing and maintaining a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, kindness, support, and inquiry
• Engaging every student in grade level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance and intellectual and moral development
• Listening and interacting effectively with students, parents, colleagues, leadership, and community members, respecting differing perspectives
• Modeling and reinforcing good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
• Developing and implementing a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans according to the appropriate grade-level scope and sequence of the Hillsdale College K-12 curriculum
• Using formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifying instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement
• Establishing and maintaining a safe and secure classroom environment
• Managing the classroom primarily through the use of established routines and procedures to maintain a positive learning environment
• Managing student misconduct promptly and resolving conflict and crises effectively
• Maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities
• Collaborating and assisting intervention specialists in providing differentiated instruction per student IEP
• Using appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis
• Performing other related duties as required such as lunch and recess duty

Qualifications

The fifth grade teacher shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability to interact joyfully with students, parents, and colleagues. Additionally, strong candidates will possess:

• Ability and commitment to furthering the classical mission and vision of the school
• Ability to exercise wise judgment and prudent decision making
• Understanding of explicit, intensive phonics methodology
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in elementary education or a primary academic discipline
• Ohio teacher license or the willingness to pursue licensure through the RESA mentor program

Strong candidates will also embrace the school's organizational values:

• The tenets of classical, liberal arts education
• Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• The virtues we aim to teach our students: prudence, justice, courage, humility, gratitude, perseverance, and compassion

Compensation, Benefits and Hiring

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.