Riverside Presbyterian Day School an independent coeducational elementary (PreK 3 6th Grade) day school located in Jacksonville FL seeks a fulltime 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher for theschool ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of his/her teaching assignment and will have demonstrated success in teaching students in an elementary setting. A strong background in Language Arts is essential to the role as well as an enthusiasm and passion for the subject. The candidate should also possess the skills necessary to inspire learning and enhance the overall educational experience by fostering students academic ethical social and emotional development in accordance with the Riverside Presbyterian Day School mission and at Riverside Presbyterian Day School participate fully in the life of the school. These duties and responsibilities include observing and assessing student progress preparing written report card comments participating in parentteacher conferences effectively communicating with the grade level team as well as parents attending grade level and full faculty meetings serving on content area or school life committees and duties related to the supervision of lunch recess and faculty and staff are committed to providing an engaging academic program in a loving environment. Throughout the year teachers are provided opportunities to participate in both schoolbased and offsite professional development. Responsibilities:Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and units of study consistent with the 5th Grade Language Arts learning opportunities that afford students the opportunity to observe the world and apply their knowledge and understanding of concepts and instruction as needed to meet the needs of all with classroom and specialist teachers to develop crossdepartmental units of inquiry that foster creativity deep thinking and selfexpression. Use appropriate classroom management strategies and provide a supporting and caring learning environment for children where each child feels safe to create share their perspectives follow their passions and take formative and summative assessment to evaluate and inform student learning and an organized inclusive classroom environment including the display of students work classroom guidelines bulletin boards and a neat and orderly appearance conducive to student effectively with students parents and colleagues on a regular basis and share information relative to student written records of student progress and growth for grading and reporting purposes. Actively engage in the school community by participating in faculty meetings recess and lunch duties and additional school ones own knowledge understanding and skill through ongoing professional interested in applying for this position should send a resume cover letter and references (via email preferably or by regular mail) to:Sarabeth Soule Executive Assistant to the Head of School830 Oak StreetJacksonville FL
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
