5th-Grade Science & Math Teacher

5th-Grade Science & Math Teacher Position Category Teaching - Intermediate Elementary Position Type Elementary Teacher Posting Start Date 5/11/2026 Posting End Date 8/1/2026 Position Start Date 7/29/2026 School District Clinton City, State Clinton , OK United States Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative educator to join our 5th-grade team. The ideal candidate will foster a love for inquiry-based learning in Science and a growth mindset in Mathematics. This role is responsible for creating a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving as students prepare for the transition to middle school.

Key Responsibilities Curriculum & Instruction:

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans

STEM Integration:

Facilitate hands-on science experiments and "productive struggle" in math to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world application.

Differentiation:

Utilize data-driven instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners, providing both remediation and enrichment.

Classroom Management:

Establish a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom culture rooted in mutual respect.

Assessment:

Design and administer formative and summative assessments to track student progress and inform future instruction.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the 5th-grade team and specialists to ensure a cohesive student experience.

Communication:

Maintain proactive and professional communication with parents regarding student academic and social-emotional growth.

Required Qualifications Qualifications & Skills Education:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Science, Math, or a related field.

Certification:

Valid State Teaching License.

Experience:

Previous experience teaching upper elementary.

Tech Savvy:

Proficiency with educational technology Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter Include the following materials with your application: Resume Include the following materials with your application: Transcripts Include the following materials with your application: Reference List Application Instructions Please apply on our website. Link Contact Name April Miner Contact Email april.miner@clintonokschools.org