5th Grade Elementary School Teacher St. Mark the Evangelist School 55 West 138th Street Manhattan, NY 10037 Saint Mark the Evangelist School is accepting applications for full-time elementary school teachers (Grade 5th). We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values. Our teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. We support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership, and nationally recognized partner organizations - Amplify, Core Knowledge, etc. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed * Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership toward quantifiable results * Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction * Fulfilling the school's mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit * Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals * Using tests, assessments, classroom performance, and other designated evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students, and drive instruction and intervention * Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner * Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with New York State educational standards and requirements * Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions to grow as an instructional leader The ideal candidate will have: * A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education * An uncompromising belief that all students can learn * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network * A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator * Technological proficiency and adaptability * Excellent communication skills * Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results * Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success Position Requirements: * Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education * Must pass a background check Application Requirements: Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. When submitting your cover letter, include answers to the following prompts: * Explain your interest in Saint Mark the Evangelist School * At Saint Mark the Evangelist School, we have four core values we look to instill within all of our school communities - Integrity, Humility, Hard Work, and Service. Choose one of these values and discuss its importance to you. Compensation is based on the Federation of Catholic Teachers and Association of Catholic Teachers salary scale and ranges from $46,839 - $73,203