K-5 Classroom Teacher (Metro Schools)

Position Type:Metro Schools/CertifiedDate Posted:11/17/2025Location:Metro Early College High SchoolDistrict:ESC of Central OhioJob Title: K-5 Classroom TeacherStart Date: Anticipated Openings for 26-27 SYLicensure: P-5 or Middle Childhood 4-9Status: Full-timeSchedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00Reports to: PrincipalPosition summary: The elementary school teacher works in collaboration with fellow teaching staff to facilitate student learning in a competency-based environment. The teacher acts as coach and mentor in an inquiry based, STEM learning environment. This teacher is an expert user of electronic communication and is enthusiastic about using existing and emerging technologies to enrich the educational experience of students and the professional environment of the school.Key teaching responsibilities:Design and deliver age appropriate lessons and instructionAssess student performanceManage, plan, prepare, and differentiate class activities that facilitate active learning experiencesEstablish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activitiesEncourage students to develop problem solving skills by working with peersTake attendance each period and monitor students during outside classroom timesInstruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipmentUse relevant technology to support instructionProvide appropriate feedback on workObserve and evaluate student's performance and developmentBuild relationships with students, as well as help them develop life skills, positive character traits, and moreEncourage and monitor the progress of individual studentsHelp students grow into solid, independent thinking citizensManage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and proceduresPrepare classroom for class activitiesProvide student support, counseling for students with academic problems and provide encouragementAdministrative & Other DutiesComplete long and short-term planningGrade class work, homework, tests, and assignmentsMake changes to learning plans and activities based on student performanceProvide appropriate feedback on work and provide parents with feedbackMaintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and developmentAnalyze collected data and test scores from state examsTrack and report performance to determine if changes need to be made and identify strategies/methods that workAttend staff meetings to address unique situations or problems with individual students, adapt lesson plans to meet students' needsPrepare required reports on students and activitiesHold weekly club meeting timeParticipate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs, and student organizationsParticipate in department and school meetings, parent meetingsApplication ProcedureInterested applicants should apply online. You may also send resume and cover letter to employment @themetroschool.orgSchool Websitewww.themetroschool.orgJob ID 22964