Lower School 5th Grade English Teacher - Leave Replacement

Lower School 5th Grade English Teacher - Leave Replacement The Lower School seeks a dynamic English teacher to serve as a 5th-grade leave replacement for January 2027- March 2027. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for all Lower School teachers, which consists of the primary teaching load of four sections. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Teaching 5th-grade English Intense focus on developing reading, writing, inquiry, and critical analysis skills using the 5th grade English program/curriculum. Serve as a Grade 5th Co-Advisor: Responsibilities include advocating for the students, communicating with parents about student progress, guiding students through daily school life, sharing information and leading discussions. Teacher Collaboration: Attends regular meetings for appropriate grade level English teacher teams as well as with student support teams to discuss student concerns and progress as necessary. Collaborates with the 5th grade team, Director of Teaching and Learning, and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged. Participate in all required meetings. Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress as necessary. Classification: Full-time, exempt. King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.