Urban 5th Grade Educator — Diverse & Impactful

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a classroom teacher dedicated to creating an effective learning environment and advancing student achievement. You will develop or revise curriculum, establish objectives, deliver instruction, and assess student progress while supporting diverse learners and maintaining safe, engaging classrooms.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, using varied instructional strategies, counseling and guiding students, communicating with families, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Washington State teaching certification may be required.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations in urban settings is preferred.
• Ability to design multi-level lesson plans and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Foster an effective learning environment and establish standards.
• Plan and prepare lesson plans aligned to curriculum objectives.
• Instruct, counsel, discipline, and supervise students to meet needs.
• Evaluate student performance and progress; prepare reports for parents.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in required meetings.

Skills

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Instructional delivery

Communication with families

Diversity & inclusion

Positive student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching in diverse urban setting

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a classroom teacher dedicated to creating an effective learning environment and advancing student achievement. You will develop or revise curriculum, establish objectives, deliver instruction, and assess student progress while supporting diverse learners and maintaining safe, engaging classrooms.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, using varied instructional strategies, counseling and guiding students, communicating with families, and collaborating with