5th Grade Humanities Teacher

Trevor Day School seeks candidates for a full-time 5th Grade Humanities Teacher (combined language arts and social studies). This faculty member is responsible for the homeroom life of approximately 15 students, as well as for planning, implementing, and reviewing the language arts and social studies curricula for our 5th-grade homerooms. The fifth-grade team, consisting of three teachers, works together closely to establish a sense of community among the entire 5th grade and to collaborate on curriculum development.

The successful candidate should be dynamic, energetic, and creative. This individual will join a team of colleagues, working in close collaboration with the 5th-grade team, specialist teachers, and administration, as well as with the entire Lower School (Threes–Grade 5) division. 

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a 5th-grade curriculum that incorporates academic and socioemotional goals.

• Planning lessons and tailoring instruction to meet students’ individual needs.

• Collaborating closely with teachers and specialists regarding curriculum and student progress.

• Coordinating with the faculty, families, and administrators to best support student growth.

• Communicating about student progress through family conferences, home reports, and regular emails. 

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, as well as a minimum of three years of experience as a Head or Associate Teacher.  

• Knowledge of language arts skills and social studies content at the 5th-grade level.

• Experience using varied methods of assessment and providing effective written feedback.

• Comfort with differentiating instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles.

• Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development.

• Proficiency in using technology to enhance classroom learning.

• Proven ability to form strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility, creativity, patience, and a sense of humor. 

The full-time salary range for this position is $60,000–$140,000 as per the school’s salary scale. When extending an offer for employment, Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through 12th-grade coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor Day School educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. 

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community. 

Salary : $60,000 - $140,000