5th Grade ELA & Math Teacher (Dual Role)

Position Title: 5th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) & Math Teacher

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Employee

Position Summary

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly effective, and student-centered 5th Grade ELA & Math Teacher to provide rigorous instruction in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This dual-role position is responsible for preparing students for academic success in middle school by developing strong literacy, writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning skills.

The ideal candidate will create a positive learning environment, use data-driven instructional practices, and foster high academic expectations while supporting the mission and vision of Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction

• Develop and implement standards-aligned lessons in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language.
• Teach students to analyze literary and informational texts using evidence-based strategies.
• Develop students' writing skills across multiple genres, including narrative, informational, and argumentative writing.
• Provide explicit instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and language conventions.
• Foster a love of reading through engaging literacy experiences and independent reading opportunities.
• Prepare students for state assessments through targeted instruction and skill development.

Mathematics Instruction

• Plan and deliver standards-based mathematics instruction aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards.
• Develop students' mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and computational fluency.
• Utilize differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Incorporate real-world applications and critical thinking opportunities into mathematics instruction.
• Monitor student mastery of mathematical concepts and provide interventions when necessary.

Student Achievement and Assessment

• Administer and analyze formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth.
• Utilize assessment data to drive instructional planning and decision-making.
• Develop intervention plans and enrichment opportunities based on student performance.
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student progress.
• Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) and student support meetings as needed.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a structured, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies that support student engagement and achievement.
• Promote positive student behavior and reinforce school-wide expectations.
• Create a classroom culture that encourages collaboration, perseverance, and academic excellence.

Family and Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and academic expectations.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain ongoing communication throughout the school year.
• Encourage family involvement in student learning and school activities.
• Respond promptly and professionally to parent inquiries.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level teachers, interventionists, special education staff, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support school-wide initiatives, academic programs, and extracurricular activities.
• Fulfill assigned supervisory responsibilities, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and special events.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Adhere to all school, state, and federal policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, English, Literacy, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

• Valid Tennessee Teaching License with an appropriate Elementary Education endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching upper elementary grades.
• Strong background in literacy instruction, reading intervention, and mathematics.
• Experience using student achievement data to improve instructional outcomes.
• Knowledge of best practices for preparing students for middle school transition and state assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Tennessee Academic Standards for ELA and Mathematics.
• Strong instructional planning and classroom management skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

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