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Fifth Grade Teacher

Doane Academy
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FIFTH GRADE TEACHER

Doane Academy, an independent day school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Burlington, NJ, is seeking a full-time Fifth Grade teacher for the 2025–26 school year. This is a unique opportunity to bring our school’s mission to life by crafting and delivering an inclusive, engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Rooted in a whole-child educational philosophy and grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, the Fifth Grade teacher plays a key role in nurturing students’ academic growth alongside their social-emotional development and understanding of diverse perspectives. Core responsibilities include teaching reading, word study, social studies, and social-emotional learning.  In addition to core academic subjects, this position includes looping with Fourth Grade for instruction in math and writing. It also involves teaching a leadership course, offering students meaningful opportunities to build confidence, character, and essential interpersonal skills.



 

Qualifying Education and Experience

  • Experience with and/or training in elementary education; 2+ years in a lead teacher role is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in elementary education is preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting the social-emotional needs of children
  • Experience with integrating technology into instruction 
  • Experience with programs such as Illustrative Math, Being a Reader, Writing Workshop, Wilson’s FUNdations/Just Words, Patterns of Power, Inquiry Journeys, and Responsive Classroom is a strong plus. 


 

Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions

  • An understanding of how students learn
  • Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, working with children
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and cultural responsiveness
  • Willingness to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and with varied abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Well-developed, effective organization and communication skills


 

All Doane Academy employees are subject to a New Jersey Department of Education criminal records check.


 

Interested candidates should send the following materials in .pdf format: a cover letter, resumé, three references, and college transcript(s)/transcripts from other completed degrees.  Application documents can be emailed to Kathleen Keyes, Head of Lower School: kkeyes@doaneacademy.org .



 

Doane Academy is an equal opportunity employer.