Elementary Teacher

Position Summary

An elementary teacher provides engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a positive learning environment for all students. (Current opening is in 2nd grade.)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with state academic standards across core subject areas.
• Create engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and student achievement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all learners.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and educational resources to support student learning.
• Assess student learning using formative and summative assessments and use data to guide instructional decisions.
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and communicate progress regularly with families.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and student engagement.
• Implement effective classroom management practices that support positive student behavior and maximize instructional time.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, interventionists, and other school personnel to support student success.
• Participate in professional learning communities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain accurate student records, lesson plans, and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
• Support school-wide initiatives, events, and extracurricular activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Elementary Education.
• Valid state teaching license with appropriate Elementary Education certification.
• Knowledge of child development, effective instructional practices, and elementary curriculum.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the school community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing standards-based instruction and assessment.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), differentiated instruction, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Experience integrating instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Experience collaborating within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Work Environment

• School-based classroom setting with daily instruction for elementary students.
• Participation in school events, parent conferences, professional development, and occasional evening activities as needed.

Additional Expectations

• Serve as a positive role model for students through professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Support the schools mission, vision, and goals while fostering a culture of kindness, leadership, collaboration, and academic excellence.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.