5th Grade Teacher (2025-26)
Job Description
Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$125,000/annual DOE
Categories
English/Language Arts
Preferred Education
Masters
Title: 5th Grade Teacher
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching (6 or more years strongly preferred)
Primary Responsibilities: Teach English Language Arts 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
Hours/Classification: Full-Time Exempt; 10 months; In-Person
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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment
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.
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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 professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.
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Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in Grade 5 English Language Arts—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
- 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
- Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
- Create and update course web pages
- Participate in faculty, division, department, and homeroom team meetings, and admissions/school events
- Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supervise students in other contexts such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
- Participate in an outdoor education trip for 2-3 nights (additional stipend paid)
- Provide 1:1 /small-group student learning support through flex time and other parts of the school day
- Other duties and/or teaching responsibilities as needed
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About THE HAMLIN SCHOOL
The Hamlin School seeks employees who will support and implement the school’s educational mission and live the ethical values expressed in the Hamlin Creed: compassion; courage; honesty; respect; and responsibility. Hamlin employees strive to be self-aware, caring, collaborative, flexible, committed to their professional growth, and dedicated to excellence in education for girls.
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