5th Grade Teacher

Job Description

$3000 Signing Stipend Available!

Summary: Provide a rigorous, stimulating and positive learning experience for all students; work closely with parents and/or guardians to support student performance, and collaborate with other staff to create a safe, structured learning community.

Responsibilities
Positive School Community

Establish and enforce Responsive Classroom practices
Organize and lead classroom activities to promote physical, mental and social emotional health and development
Maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, students and parents in and out of school
Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss student progress and to determine priorities and needs for their students
Communicate with parents and families regularly, through weekly newsletters, designated phone apps, phone calls and email
Attend and help coordinate monthly family events
Implement school discipline policies as explained in the Schoolwide Guide
Curriculum

Implement all curriculum with fidelity, including 5 Global Units each year encompassing all Social Studies and Science standards,Benchmark Literacy Whole Group, Benchmark Literacy Small Group (GuidedReading), Benchmark Literacy Word Study/Phonics, Benchmark Writing and Math curriculum Everyday Math (Grades K-5).
Establish clear objectives for ALL lessons based on MN State Standards and communicate these to students
Prepare daily/weekly lesson plans and provide written evidence of planning as requested by turning in lesson plans by Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Collaborate weekly with grade-level team to promote learning and consistency between classrooms
Integrate arts and technology into lessons to enhance teaching
Assessment

Assess and evaluate students’ academic performance on a regular basis in order to enhance and inform instruction, Fastbridge 3 times a year, NWEA, Benchmark assessments as directed and Math assessments within curriculum as directed
Maintain accurate and complete Cumulative Student Data Files and a grade book as required by law and the school
Professional Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, communicate and evaluate assignments and interventions for classroom paraprofessionals
Select, store and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies
Meet with school administrators, coaches and other school professionals regarding individual student needs
Attend professional trainings and workshops to improve professional competence
Attend all staff meetings; serve on committees as required and be aware of and follow all policies and essential agreements within the school
Accurately take attendance, breakfast counts and enforce the school food rules, as well as healthy snack expectations and Wellness policy
Adhere to all Stonebridge Policies, Essential Agreements and School-Wide Guide
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education
Valid Minnesota teaching license for the appropriate level or subject area
Alignment with our mission and vision
Charter school commitment
Strong classroom management skills
Experience working with high needs students and diverse communities
Ability to effectively and openly communicate and work with diverse populations
Adaptable and flexible with a positive professional demeanor

Institution Description

Stonebridge World School is a PreK-6 Minneapolis public charter school that provides a unique combination of a global curriculum, a variety of services and a central location designed to provide a first-class education to Minneapolis students.

Tuition-free and open to all PreK-6 students, Stonebridge is a safe, small school community that focuses on building global citizens through reading, writing, and math combined with arts, technology, and physical education to educate the whole child.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please email your cover letter and resume to Heather Newman, hnewman@sbwschool.org