Fifth Grade Teacher

The Providence Country Day School seeks to hire a fifth grade teacher who is dynamic, creative and brings a high level of enthusiasm to the classroom. Candidates should be warm and engaging and reflect the core values and mission of the school. This individual will be expected to execute lesson plans that promote both inquiry and project based learning and cultivate the innate love of learning in every child.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching and executing lessons for English, Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies
• Advisor role: oversee the academic, extra curricular and social experience of students and act as point of contact for parents
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning in the classroom and for virtual lessons
• Assess student performance, provide quarterly academic updates and grades and comments for report cards
• Conduct parent conferences
• Collaboration with division and department members
• Supervision of clubs, class trips (possible overnight), and daily recess and lunch duties

Candidates of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We strive to have a team that reflects the diversity of our students and families. It is important to us that our students can see themselves in the adults that surround them each day. PCD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.