Nativity School of Worcester5th Grade Teacherwww.nativityworcester.orgOur Mission:Founded in 2003, Nativity School of Worcester is an accredited, independent, Jesuit middle schoolthat provides a quality, all-scholarship education to underserved boys of all faiths. Drawing uponfour pillars - strength, scholarship, character, and service - a Nativity education inspiresself-discovery, responsibility, spiritual growth, and a lifelong dedication to learning.After a successful 20 years of our boys program, we will be opening the Julie Power Girls Division inJuly of 2024. The 5th Grade Teacher will be part of this historic opening of the only Jesuit all-girlsschool in Massachusetts.5th Grade Teacher Department Head Overview:Reporting to the Principal, the 5th Grade Teacher serves as the primary teacher for multiple subjectsin the 5th grade. In addition to providing direct classroom instruction, the teacher is an essentialpoint of contact with families. The teacher strives to create an environment where students canachieve to their highest potential, as measured by demonstrable academic and social gains.Primary Responsibilities:Reporting to the Principal, your responsibilities will consist of the following:● Modeling of successful teacher practices: o Lead teach three to four subjects for 5th grade. o Taking a leadership role in the co-teaching/paraprofessional mode with a focus on growing the impact of the academic program. o Act as a point of contact for fifth grade caregivers. o Maintaining a Curriculum Document that includes: ▪ A copy of lesson plans. ▪ A copy of any unit plans utilized in class. ▪ A copy of all worksheets (with reference numbers tied back to lesson plans) used in class. ▪ A copy of all assessments used in class.● Participate in the school’s student support model where needed including: o Actively participating in weekly Student Support Team meetings. o Running small group and individual work during WIN blocks as needed.● Assisting in regular staffing responsibilities as outlined in the Nativity Faculty Handbook andNativity Employee Manual. o Attending and actively participating in weekly staff meetings. o Assisting in emergency teaching and coverage needs, as such needs develop. o Participating in mandatory staff orientation prior to the start of the school year and two annual two-day retreats.● Assist the Principal with special projects, such as serving as a member of the AdmissionsCommittee or other committees, as needed.● Promote the school’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist work within the academicprogram, curriculum and day-to-day duties.You will also be expected to:● Participate in Summer Session orientation and Summer Session (July). o Summer Orientation Dates: July 1st-July 3rd o Summer Session Dates: July 8th-July 26th o Fall Orientation Dates to be communicated by May 1st, 2024.● Follow the annual Academic Calendar (to be forwarded to employees in August), withparticipation in staff orientation prior to the start of school year.● Assist in regular staffing responsibilities as outlined in the Nativity Faculty Handbook: o Such tasks include participating in one “late” day (i.e. end of academic day through end of after-school day) per week and assisting with lunch or recess duties as needed. o Attending and actively participating in weekly staff meetings. o Assisting with morning advisory and in emergency teaching needs, as such needs develop.● Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues regarding the internal and external Nativity Worcester community.● Fulfill responsibilities as memorialized in the Nativity Employee Handbook.Qualifications:● At least two years of classroom experience, preferably in middle school.● Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification in subjectarea.● Openness to embracing and promoting the Jesuit mission and identity of Nativity School ofWorcester.● Proficiency with the Spanish language preferred but not required.● Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required.Compensation is based on years of experience (see the school’s teaching salary rubric below).Nativity offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirementmatching and tuition reimbursement.TO APPLYSubmit a letter of introduction and résumé to: Andrea Bazarian, Principal, Nativity Schoolof Worcester, 67 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 or at careers@nativityworcester.org.Nativity School of Worcester is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourageapplications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physicaldisability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, orgenetic information. Nativity School of Worcester is committed to a diverse and inclusiveenvironment; we welcome a broad spectrum of candidates, and particularly invite applications fromdiverse backgrounds and life experiences (e.g. gender, ethnicity/race, and other individuals who areunder- represented in the profession). Candidates who have worked with a diverse range ofindividuals and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify theirexperiences and interests in their cover letter.To learn more about Nativity School of Worcester visit www.nativityworcester.org