5th Grade Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3, 4Date Posted:7/31/2025Location:Sacred Heart SchoolDate Available:08/27/2025Closing Date:08/27/2025School:Sacred Heart School5th GradeTeacher - Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly, NJ is looking for a full-time 5th grade teacher to join our Pre Kindergarten - 8th Grade elementary school. The ideal candidate should be an energetic individual who has a passion for teaching in a Faith based environment. This person should maximize learning for all students and contribute to their development as confident, competent, and creative learners.Responsibilities:Strong Math and Language Arts skillsDemonstrate knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, diagnosis, and research related to learning.Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, administration, and the larger community.Maintain accurate records of student progress.Use formative and summative assessments to collect and analyze student data to monitor and track student growth.Proficient in the use of instructional technology.Demonstrate effective written and oral communications.Maintain a high professional standard consistent with the mission of Sacred HeartSchool and the teachings of the Catholic Church.Implement and model developmentally appropriate classroom practice, including communication, social/emotional well-being, and positive guidance strategies.Implement classroom management strategies which promote student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements:Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Education with evidence of coursework/experience in the specified areasNew Jersey (or out of state equivalent) teacher certification (standard certificate or certificate of eligibility) *****Non-certified applicants are welcomed to apply. They will be reviewed with an understanding that successful candidates will begin the certification process, through Alternate Route or other options. Benefits:401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementJob Type: Full-timeAll candidates must undergo and pass fingerprinting, background checks, and VIRTUS certification.Qualified candidates should submit their letter of interest, resume and salary expectations to: Joanna Barlow at jbarlow@sacred-heart-school.org