Progressive 5th-Grade Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Date Posted:

3/13/2026

Location:

Wickliffe Progressive Elementary

Date Available:

08/10/2026

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location: Wickliffe Progressive Elementary

Position: 5th Grade Progressive Elementary Teacher

Licensure: PK-5; Early Childhood; K-3; K-8; 1-8

Reports to: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Candidates:

Must hold a deep understanding of the history and practice of Progressive Education

Believes in and embodies the 10 Foundational Principles of the Progressive Program

Advocates passionately for the progressive pedagogical beliefs

Prioritizes building relationships and collaborative leadership with staff, children, families, and the community

Embrace a culturally responsive lens regarding curriculum, traditions, and learning environments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

One to two years of previous experience

State of Ohio teacher's licensure

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

Training in varied instructional design

Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age-appropriate tasks

Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

Ability to work in a team environment

Essential Functions:

Ensure the safety of students

Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required

Provide guidance and counsel to the students, which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

Attend parent/teacher conferences

Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents

Distribute homework assignments

Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing or quizzing on a regular basis

Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes

Maintain and improve professional competence

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

Observe the ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend educational field trips

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

Perform lunch, recess, and bus duty as requested/required

Serve as a role model for students

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

Equipment Operated:

Various office machines

Overhead projector

Computer/printer

Television//DVD player

Subject-specific equipment

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Occasional interaction among unruly children

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building and/or the school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.