Fifth Grade Teacher

HTU; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-month term

Exempt status

Salary scale EACC/U1

Job summary

HTU is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan engaging learning experiences, supervise students, monitor outcomes, and communicate with families and staff. The role emphasizes delivering developmentally appropriate instruction in a supportive environment.

A Maryland State Department of Education licensure and a bachelor's degree are required. The position is a 10-month exempt role with a competitive salary scale (EACC, U1) and benefits, with duties defined by district policies and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and licensure as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Exemplary human relation skills.
• Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in various school-related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet all students' needs.
• Provide an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Serve on special committees.
• Perform other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement, and Building Principal.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
• Provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Organize and lead activities promoting physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Curriculum planning

Parent collaboration

Organizational skills

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Maryland teaching license

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in various school-related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet all students' needs.
• Provide an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Serve on special committees.
• Perform other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement, and Building Principal.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
• Provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Organize and lead activities promoting physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree and licensure as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Exemplary human relation skills.
• Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• 10-month term of employment.
• Exempt status.
• Salary Scale: EACC, U1.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The role requires ordinary ambulatory skills to visit other locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate light to medium weights (10-50 pounds). Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity including grasping, and visual acuity to use a keyboard are necessary. Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing are required.