Elementary Teacher-5th grade

Elementary Teacher-5th grade JobID: 4756 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Grades K-5 Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Fox Hill Elementary School Date Available: 08/04/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement. JOB DETAILS Job TitleElementary Teacher-5th grade Qualifications Profile (Licensure)This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Elementary Education EducationCandidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana LocationFox Hill Elementary Position Start Date8/4/2026 Work ScheduleFull-Time Calendar Length185 day contract FLSA ClassificationSalaried, Exempt Salary/Hourly RateThe teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $53,000/Master's $54,000 with 0 years of experience. BenefitsBenefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Position Purpose / Description The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT PERCENT OF TIME Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = 76% and above Ability to stand for extended periods of time Often Ability to carry 25 pounds Occasional Amount to lift 25 pounds Occasional Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter Very Frequent Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation Very Frequent Ability to operate office equipment Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions Very Frequent Climbing Seldom Overhead work Seldom CONTACT INFORMATION Erica Beard, Principal ebeard@msdwt.k12.in.us The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/17/2026