Grade 5 Teacher

Job Description

Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden, CT), a PS - Grade 12 private school serving 700 students, is seeking a full-time 5th Grade teacher. This teacher will be responsible for planning, teaching, and monitoring the success of all learners in their classroom, with a focus on Math and Language Arts instruction. 

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, student-centered, and inclusive environment for students
• Build a strong classroom community
• Work collaboratively with a co-teacher to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum
• Able to differentiate instruction in Math and Language Arts for a wide range of student's abilities and interests
• Communicate regularly with parents via phone call, Zoom, and/or e-mail
• Create written narrative reports twice during the school year
• Create written conference reports twice during the school year
• Embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities
• Knowledge of and experience with the cognitive, social, and emotional issues of elementary grade students
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or a related field.

Advanced degree preferred

2 years classroom experience

Additional Skills/Qualifications:

Strong Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Motivation, Motivating Others, Listening, High Energy Level, Confidentiality, Emotional Control, Handles Pressure, Responsive Classroom, Being a Writer, and Envision 2024 experience is a plus. 

To be considered, please submit your current resume and a cover letter to Lorri Carroll, Director of Lower School at [email protected] detailing your interest and experience for this role.

Hamden Hall Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer.