Fifth Grade Science Teacher and Advisor

Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative teacher for fifth-grade science and the fifth-grade advising team.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Teaching science
• Serve as advisor to a small cluster of fifth-grade students
• Supervise and provide learning support for advisees
• Help students during study hall, collaborate on grade-level and subject-matter teams
• Participate in class outings and overnights
• Design and teach innovative lessons that differentiate for a variety of  learning styles
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in teaching and in working with colleagues and families.

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A strong understanding of child development (academically, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the elementary-aged child.
• Bachelor’s Degree (required) in science or closely related field
• Experience in curriculum development and revision (required) 
• A background in teaching writing (preferred)
• Experience creating and using assessments to inform instruction
• Prior teaching experience with elementary or middle school students (required)
• A commitment to support and be a part of building a diverse community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition.
• Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.