Fifth Grade Teacher: Growth-, Data-Driven & Collaborative

TrulyHired; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oak Elementary School in Oxford, CT is seeking a skilled Fifth Grade Teacher (GOES) for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will foster student growth in a supportive, collaborative environment and deliver instruction that aligns with standards.

The role requires a CT Elementary PK-6 certificate, strong literacy/math instruction skills, data-driven planning, and effective communication with families and staff. Collaboration and inclusionary teaching are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Valid CT Elementary PK-6 certificate.
• Proven literacy and math instruction experience.
• Experience using diagnostic data to drive student growth.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Create a structured and engaging classroom environment.
• Deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff on progress and expectations.
• Complete grading and reporting on student performance.
• Adapt instruction to diverse instructional needs.
• Collect data to measure impact on instruction and student achievement.
• Work in an inclusionary/co-teaching model.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Connecticut Educator Certificate: Elementary PK-6 (305)

Job description

Great Oak Elementary School in Oxford, CT is seeking a skilled Fifth Grade Teacher (GOES) for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will foster student growth in a supportive, collaborative environment and deliver instruction that aligns with standards.

The role requires a CT Elementary PK-6 certificate, strong literacy/math instruction skills, data-driven planning, and effective communication with families and staff. Collaboration and inclusionary teaching are emphasized.