1st Grade Educator — Full-Time with Comprehensive Benefits

Lowell Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Arizona retirement plan (ASRS)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Lowell Elementary School in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated 1st Grade Teacher to translate district standards into engaging lessons. The teacher will foster a positive learning environment and deliver instruction that meets the needs of all students.

Required: Arizona teaching certification, bachelor's degree, and prior teaching experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and ongoing professional growth within Mesa Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arizona teaching certification required.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Associate teacher, student teaching or practicum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, instructional skills and materials.
• Uses a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Plans lessons aligned to learning goals and utilizes provided curricula.
• Uses district textbooks and curriculum guides in planning and implementation.
• Incorporates higher level thinking and real-world applications in lesson plans.
• Creates instructional and assessment materials aligned with objectives and instruction method.
• Uses technology to enhance student learning.
• Collects and analyzes student achievement data to guide decisions.
• Maintains positive classroom management per regulations.
• Communicates with students and parents about progress.
• Collaborates with parents and staff to support each student’s education.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Professional relationships

Verbal and written communication

Continuous professional growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona teaching certification

Prior teaching experience

Associate teacher or practicum

Tools

Projectors

Interactive televisions

Job description

Lowell Elementary School in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated 1st Grade Teacher to translate district standards into engaging lessons. The teacher will foster a positive learning environment and deliver instruction that meets the needs of all students.

Required: Arizona teaching certification, bachelor's degree, and prior teaching experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and ongoing professional growth within Mesa Public Schools.