Interim Fifth Grade Lead Teacher

Blake School; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake School in Hopkins, MN seeks a fifth grade long-term substitute lead teacher to join our Upper Elementary program (grades 2-5). The position covers a temporary leave, with a focus on academic and social-emotional leadership in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate is committed to research-based best practices and intercultural competence, working with a skilled team to meet diverse student needs and support professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates respect for children and their potential.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents and school personnel.
• Enduring passion for learning and professional growth.
• Collaborative working style; a team player.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills.
• Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching.
• Sense of humor, confidence and flexibility.
• Expanding technological skills that support student learning and school recordkeeping.
• Desire to work in a PK-12 dynamic learning community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level team and division colleagues to plan and implement an appropriately challenging curriculum in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies.
• Promote academic, social-emotional and physical development of children in individual, small-group and whole-class settings.
• Assess students using current strategies and tools to inform instruction and give feedback.
• Complete progress reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Supervise children during lunch and afternoon carpool.

Skills

Respect for children

Collaborative teamwork

Exceptional communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Creative teaching approach

Adaptability and flexibility

Tech-savvy education tools

Growth mindset

Intercultural competence

Equitable practices

Job description

Blake School in Hopkins, MN seeks a fifth grade long-term substitute lead teacher to join our Upper Elementary program (grades 2-5). The position covers a temporary leave, with a focus on academic and social-emotional leadership in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate is committed to research-based best practices and intercultural competence, working with a skilled team to meet diverse student needs and support professional development.