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Thales Academy

5th Grade Teacher

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Thales Academy Wake Forest is accepting applications for a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for ...

Crescent Academy

5th Grade Teacher

Southfield, MI

$42K - $55K/yr

Crescent Academy is currently hiring for a Full Time 5th Grade Teacher. Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that ...

Partner Solutions

5th Grade Teacher

Southfield, MI · On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Crescent Academy is currently hiring for a Full Time 5th Grade Teacher. Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that ...

Crescent Academy

5th Grade Teacher

Southfield, MI · On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Crescent Academy is currently hiring for a Full Time 5th Grade Teacher. Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that ...

Match Education

5th Grade Teacher ()

Boston, MA · On-site

$61K - $98K/yr

Hyde Park, Massachusetts, United States Position Title: 5th Grade Teacher () Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up ...

Universal Academy

5th Grade Science Teacher

Coppell, TX · On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

The 5th Grade Science Teacher helps students learn about science through lessons, experiments, and hands-on activities. Responsibilities: * Teach science lessons to 5th grade students. * Plan fun and ...

Universal Academy

5th Grade Science Teacher

Coppell, TX · On-site

$46K - $56K/yr

The 5th Grade Science Teacher helps students learn about science through lessons, experiments, and hands-on activities. Responsibilities: * Teach science lessons to 5th grade students. * Plan fun and ...

Global Educational Excellence

5th Grade Teacher

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

5th Grade Elementary Teacher Location: Central Academy - Ann Arbor, MI FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time Reports To: Academy Principal Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit ...

Global Educational Excellence

5th Grade Teacher

Warren, MI · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

5th Grade Elementary Teacher Location: [Academy Name] - [City, MI] FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time Reports To: Academy Principal Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay ...

Sheldon ISD

5th Grade Teacher

Houston, TX · On-site

$67K/yr

Knowledge of 5th-grade curriculum, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and best instructional practices * Strong classroom management and student engagement techniques * Ability to ...

Global Educational Excellence

5th Grade Teacher

Hamtramck, MI · On-site

$42K - $54K/yr

5th Grade Elementary Teacher Location: Bridge Academy West - Hamtramck FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time Reports To: Academy Principal Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit ...

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5th Grade Teacher

Wake Forest, NC • On-site

Thales Academy
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Thales Academyexternal

$39K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Thales Academy Wake Forest is accepting applications for a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.
Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Curriculum - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
  • Cooperation - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
  • Collaboration - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
  • Professional Development - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
  • Professional Etiquette - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
  • Communication - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.
  • Parental Involvement - Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:
  • High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children
  • Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k with employer match
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)

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