Grade 5 English Language Arts Teacher

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER GRADE 5

The John Thomas Dye School, an independent K-6 school located in Los Angeles, is currently
seeking a full-time English Language Arts Teacher for Grade 5. The John Thomas Dye School’s
Mission Statement is as follows: “We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful
learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.” The School is fully committed to a
culturally diverse faculty and student body.
JOB SUMMARY: The Upper School English Language Arts Co-Teacher will support and
implement curriculum planning and educational instruction for all students that meet the
objectives of the School’s Mission Statement. The Teacher will oversee the needs of students to
provide an optimal learning environment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, education, or related field
• A Master’s degree or an equivalent experience as a classroom teacher
• Strong understanding of Independent school methods and ability to effectively

integrate best practices

• Strong understanding of academic, social, and emotional development of children
• Strong understanding and use of multiple forms of assessment to inform and drive

instruction

• Technology literate and comfortable with acquiring new technology skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Experience teaching Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop
• Experience teaching and/or advising in a departmentalized or semi-departmentalized

program at the upper elementary or middle school level

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Model professional and ethical standards and 5C’s behavior (Caring,
Consideration,Common Sense, Cooperation, and Courtesy) when interacting with

students, parents, and colleagues

• Exercise excellent writing skills to communicate with colleagues, students, and

families and produce detailed narratives regarding student progress

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, administration,

staff, and if applicable, outside professionals

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, parent nights, open house, admissions

events, and other events outside contractual hours at the request of the

administration

• Help with admissions and/or outplacement by interviewing prospective students

and/or completing teacher recommendations

• Support one or more Upper School clubs or activities
• Participate in the overall care of students through duties such as morning carpool

check-in, recess supervision, lunch duty, and afternoon checkout

• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Head or Head of School

of professional responsibilities including maintaining online course materials

• Attend all classroom, grade level, curricular and faculty meetings
• Plan instruction and analyze assessments and data with the goal of meeting divers