Elementary Teachers Pre-K

Sanders Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanders Unified School District is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for the upcoming academic year. The role requires a current State Teacher Certification and involves creating an engaging classroom environment, assessing student progress, and supporting the district's mission.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience working with minority and Native American communities. Responsibilities include lesson planning, guiding students towards their academic goals, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must have current State Teacher Certification in the area applied for.
• Experience working in Native American communities.
• Experience working with minority students.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the designated times.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Assess students regularly and maintain documentation.
• Guide learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Computer operating skills

Bilingual/ESL endorsement

Education

Current State Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Date Available: 07/27/2026

Title

TEACHER

Qualifications

• Must have current State Teacher Certification in the area applied for.
• Must have excellent communication/collaboration skills.
• Experience working in Native American Communities.
• Experience working with Minority Students.
• Must have good computer operating skills.
• Bilingual/ESL endorsed preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check, including positive references from previous immediate supervisors.

Supervised By

School Principal

Supervises

Students as assigned

Term Of

Ten (10) months

Employment

Salary

Salary is to be determined by district pay scale and Board.

Position Goal

To support the mission of the Sanders Unified Schools, District goals, procedures, and policy in the best interest of the student by professionally carrying out assigned duties and participating in the improvement and refinement of related areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the designated times.
2. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
5. Encourage students to set goals and maintain standards of classroom achievement and behavior.
6. Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media including computer and related technology, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assess students on a regular basis, maintain documentation on computer, and provide progress reports as required.
10. Diagnose learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records on computer and other district forms as required.
13. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
14. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads evaluate their job performance.
16. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence, including computer and related skills.
17. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

ADA and Accommodations

Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be effectiveness.

Employees and Conduct

Employees must not consume alcohol during or before working hours; improper behavior towards students and co-workers or negligent operation of school property and vehicle may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services personnel.