Innovative 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Career Academy South Bend; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble School in Indiana seeks a 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role centers on a competency-based, project-learning approach that connects scholars with local businesses and community connectors to build real-world skills.

The teacher will lead the academic program while collaborating with experiential learning partners to prepare students for the future workforce. Responsibilities include creating an innovative learning environment, aligning lessons to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Indiana license eligibility.
• Must obtain Indiana Professional Teaching License.

Responsibilities

• Create an innovative and inspiring learning environment.
• Develop lessons aligned to state standards with hands-on, project-based work.
• Engage with school and community, promoting positive involvement.
• Support volunteers and staff, and plan outreach activities.
• Assess scholar data to drive growth and achievement.
• Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and health.
• Instruct using teaching methods focused on responsive reading strategies.
• Set clear objectives for lessons and communicate them to scholars.
• Provide differentiated instruction with strong pacing and rigor.
• Attend professional meetings and training to improve practice.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and admins to resolve issues.

Skills

Innovation in education

Collaboration

Time management

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal skills

CANOPS culture

Diverse backgrounds

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana teaching license eligibility

Job description

Nimble School in Indiana seeks a 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role centers on a competency-based, project-learning approach that connects scholars with local businesses and community connectors to build real-world skills.

The teacher will lead the academic program while collaborating with experiential learning partners to prepare students for the future workforce. Responsibilities include creating an innovative learning environment, aligning lessons to