Elementary Teacher ( Auke Bay Elementary School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Juneau School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Auke Bay Elementary School in Alaska. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Principal, Literacy Coach, and Instructional Support Team to strengthen reading, writing, and math outcomes for diverse learners.

This role emphasizes ongoing assessment, progress monitoring, and strong family engagement, with a focus on early childhood best practices. A valid Alaska teaching certificate is required or obtainable upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Masters' degree preferred.
• Attendance at Literacy Institute and/or further training in the teaching of reading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal, Literacy Coach, and Instructional Support Team on instructional strategies and assessments.
• Monitor progress and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Focus on early childhood best practices in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Build strong relationships with families and staff to meet students' social, emotional and instructional needs.
• Learn and implement new instructional techniques and ongoing assessment methods.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

Masters' degree preferred

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: 7/29/2026

Location: Auke Bay Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Auke Bay Elementary School

Full Time (1.0 FTE)

TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).

Position Summary

The successful candidate for this position will work closely and collaborate with Principal, Literacy Coach, Instructional Support Team and colleagues on matters such as instructional strategies, ongoing assessment, curriculum and data analysis. This position works to build strong relationships with families and staff necessary to meet the social, emotional and instructional needs of each student. The successful candidate will possess successful experience with primary differentiated instructional strategies in reading, writing and mathematics as well as possess a strong knowledge of Early Childhood best practices. Applicants for this position must have extensive experience with a variety of effective instructional strategies in reading including guided reading and direct instruction. Knowledge of ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of students is essential. This position is responsible for learning and implementing new instructional techniques. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who is a lifelong learner.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate, or ability to obtain upon hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Masters' degree in education preferred.
• Attendance at Literacy Institute and/or further training in the teaching of reading.
• Successful elementary teaching experience.

Compensation

Compensation: The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary dependent on experience and education. We also offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.