Guided Reading - 5th Grade ELA Teacher - Private School

Job Description

GPAC is partnering with an innovative, student-centric K-12 independent school in Boca Raton that is seeking to add a 5th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to its team for the 2025/2026 school year.

The 5th Grade ELA Teacher will guide students in developing skills as readers, writers and critical thinkers. This school is especially interested in candidates who have experience with Guided Reading, Reader's / Writer's Workshop, project-based learning and/or the Teacher's College ELA curriculum/model.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and management.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Design and implement curriculum and instruction consistent with the mission, values, and standards established with the program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies.
• Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents.
• Timely and professional completion of required reports and tasks (e.g., lesson plans, grades, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, etc.).
• Administer and develop ELA-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development.
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes.
• Participate in in-service workshops, meetings, sessions, and all other defined activities, as well as other areas of school life.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education is required
• Minimum 5 years experience teaching, preferably in an private/independent school environment

More details aobut the School and Position:

• Inquiry-based, individualized learning model
• Small class sizes and intentional focus on joy and collaboration
• Professional development and support
• Highly competitive salary & full benefits package

Please send your resume to or apply using the provided link if you are interested in this opportunity!!

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