6th Grade Teacher - Full-Time, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Cottonwood Community School; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

PTO accrual

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Cottonwood Community School is seeking a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Cottonwood, AZ. This role requires implementing district standards, maintaining a positive learning environment, and engaging families to support student growth.

The position offers a starting salary up to $52,000 with base pay and incentives, 185 days plus 5 induction days, and comprehensive benefits including ASRS retirement.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Current IVP Fingerprint Card
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
• Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists). Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
• Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
• Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students?

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cottonwood Community School is seeking a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Cottonwood, AZ. This role requires implementing district standards, maintaining a positive learning environment, and engaging families to support student growth.

The position offers a starting salary up to $52,000 with base pay and incentives, 185 days plus 5 induction days, and comprehensive benefits including ASRS retirement.