Fifth Grade Head Teacher

The Montclair Cooperative School is seeking a progressive, energetic Fifth Grade Teacher to join our dynamic team for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Masters preferred
• High level of skill and proficiency in preparing and delivering synchronous and asynchronous lessons on a distance learning platform (Google Classroom preferred)
• Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and implementing assessments
• A working knowledge of and an embracing of a progressive educational approach
• A clear commitment to the mission of the Montclair Cooperative School
• Excellent time management skills and be detail and goal oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be a strong team player and have some experience working collaboratively with peers to implement an academically robust, engaging, and integrated curriculum
• Solid organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly resourceful and motivated – a “self-starter” with initiative, energy and enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to interact well with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures