Fifth Grade Math Teacher

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Fifth Grade Math Teacher

Teach mathematics and serve as a homeroom teacher in Grade 5; collaborate and plan with Grade 5 colleagues to design experiences for students; communicate and partner with parents and grade-level team through homeroom program.

Master's Degree or equivalent in teaching (6 or more years strongly preferred).

Full-Time Monday through Friday, Exempt;
In-Person; 10-month position

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social‑emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development.

Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and with professional experience that shows their commitment to K‑8 education and being a contributing member of the community.

• Provide daily instruction in Grade 5 Math—teaching 3 sections of approximately 17 students
• Lead an homeroom group of approximately 17 students
• Implement curricula as identified in the Curriculum Guide
• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of Middle School girls
• Collect and analyze student assessment and performance data
• Communicate and collaborate with other faculty and staff regarding each student
• Measure and track student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessment tools
• Communicate with parents about the program and student progress
• Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns
• Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program

• This position is 100% on site.
• Ability to lift and carry packages and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Demonstrate normal depth perception
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan)
• Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)
• Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years)

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines