2026-2027 First Grade Teacher

Isaac School District; Alley (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher to promote student growth and development in a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and teaching lessons aligned with state standards, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring students meet their academic potential. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Education and current Arizona certification. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaborative team efforts in a rewarding teaching setting.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona teaching certificate authorizing service in assigned grade levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited institution.
• Student teaching internship or teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with students, families, staff, administration and the community.

Responsibilities

• Supports the school and district's shared vision and mission.
• Plans instructional lessons as prescribed by the state standards.
• Teaches elementary students according to the District's curriculum.
• Monitors and advocates for all students' academic and social development.
• Maintains high levels of professionalism and attendance.
• Maintain up-to-date grade books and records.
• Follow all State and District testing guidelines.
• Prepare and disseminate report cards.
• Analyzes data to plan instruction that addresses whole and small group, as well as individual student needs.
• Uses and develops research based instructional materials and strategies to meet the wide range of diverse student population.
• Knowledgably, skilled and possess a willingness to incorporate the use of technology within the curriculum to enhance student learning.
• Works collaboratively with his/her grade level team to effectively plan for student learning.
• Monitors and advocates for all students' academic and social development needs by seeking professional staff members expertise and guidance.
• Evaluates and maintains student progress by maintaining current and on-going accurate records.
• Establishes and maintains effective routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.
• Conveys high expectations for learning to motivate students to perform at his/her fullest potential.
• Creates an academic rich environment that coveys high expectations and fosters student learning.
• Facilitates polite and respectful teacher to student interactions.
• Uses a variety of communication means and strategies to regularly communicate with families regarding individual student learning and progress.
• Makes provisions for being available for district scheduled parent teacher conferences, as well as other related purposes outside the instructional day to discuss individual student learning and progress.
• Shares responsibility to provide adequate supervision of all students before, during and end of the school day in all areas of the school.
• Actively participates in required school and district professional development as scheduled.
• Collaborates and cooperates with site administration to adhere to the district approved evaluation system and guidelines.
• Actively seeks opportunities to participate and/or accept leadership roles within the school and district.
• Positively contributes to the improvement efforts within the school.
• Maintains high levels of professionalism in dealing with students, families, colleagues, administration and the community at all times.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of unplanned variables in situations where only limited direction/procedures exist.
• Maintains high attendance rate
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or higher

Current Arizona teaching certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 2/17/2026
• Location: All Sites (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 07/20/2026
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Goal

Under general supervision serves as classroom teacher or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability. Instructs children in standards based learning activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona teaching certificate or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned or be immediately eligible for the same.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, or higher, from an accredited institution.
• Must possess fingerprint clearance card.
• Student teaching internship or teaching experience preferred.
• Above-average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and/or other professional recommendations.
• Demonstrate skills with the use of current technology and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with students, families, staff, administration and the community.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Actively supports the school and district's shared vision, mission and common goals.
• Plans and aligns instructional lessons as prescribed by the state standards and District approved curriculum with fidelity.
• Teach elementary students.
• Share primary responsibility for implementing the District's required curriculum.
• Prepare and teach weekly lesson plans based on District and State guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date grade books and records.
• Follow all State and District testing guidelines.
• Prepare and disseminate report cards.
• Analyzes data to plan instruction that addresses whole and small group, as well as individual student needs.
• Uses and develops research based instructional materials and strategies to meet the wide range of diverse student population.
• Knowledgably, skilled and possess a willingness to incorporate the use of technology within the curriculum to enhance student learning.
• Works collaboratively with his/her grade level team to effectively plan for student learning.
• Monitors and advocates for all students' academic and social development needs by seeking professional staff members expertise and guidance.
• Evaluates and maintains student progress by maintaining current and on-going accurate records.
• Establishes and maintains effective routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.
• Conveys high expectations for learning to motivate students to perform at his/her fullest potential.
• Creates an academic rich environment that coveys high expectations and fosters student learning.
• Facilitates polite and respectful teacher to student interactions.
• Uses a variety of communication means and strategies to regularly communicate with families regarding individual student learning and progress.
• Makes provisions for being available for district scheduled parent teacher conferences, as well as other related purposes outside the instructional day to discuss individual student learning and progress.
• Shares responsibility to provide adequate supervision of all students before, during and end of the school day in all areas of the school.
• Actively participates in required school and district professional development as scheduled.
• Collaborates and cooperates with site administration to adhere to the district approved evaluation system and guidelines.
• Actively seeks opportunities to participate and/or accept leadership roles within the school and district.
• Positively contributes to the improvement efforts within the school.
• Maintains high levels of professionalism in dealing with students, families, colleagues, administration and the community at all times.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of unplanned variables in situations where only limited direction/procedures exist.
• Maintains high attendance rate
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

Terms of Employment

Full time employment

Salary

Salary schedule approved by the Governing Board

Opening / Closing

Open until filled and contingent upon available funds

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 4:11:23 AM CST.