Grade 5 Teacher

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua School District seeks a Grade 5 Teacher for Birch Hill Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will deliver engaging instruction aligned to grade-level standards and differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs.

NH certification or eligibility to teach Elementary Education is required; ESOL certification is preferred. The district supports collaboration with colleagues to align curriculum and improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• NH certification or eligibility to teach Elementary Education.
• ESOL Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Grade 5 instruction with differentiating strategies.
• Engage students in lessons aligned to grade-level expectations and foster critical thinking.
• Collaborate with peers to align curriculum and improve instructional practices.
• Plan lessons, manage deadlines, and maintain organized schedules.

Skills

NH certified

Education

Elementary Education certification

Job description

POSITION: Grade 5 Teacher

LOCATION: Birch Hill Elementary School

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE: $49,000 - $100,386 Per Year - Contractual

QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching applicants must be NH certified or eligible to teach Elementary Education

Summary Of Responsibilities

A Teacher in the Nashua School District is highly qualified for the delivery of specified course content, uses effective strategies for differentiation, interacts positively, professionally, showing respect with students and parents, expects students to learn and not fail, actively engages students in lessons that are planned around grade level expectations and enhance critical thinking skills. Teachers implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. The effective teacher inspires and empowers students in their own learning and collaborates with their peers regularly to align curriculum and enhance the instructional environment towards gains in student performance goals. Professional obligations of teachers are met through continuous pursuit of new understanding of teaching and learning, reflection on their own practices and beliefs and through efficient work habits for planning lessons, meeting deadlines and honoring schedules. This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.

ESOL Certification Preferred.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.