Full-Time 5th Grade Teacher — Inspiring Learning

Zaharis Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Zaharis Elementary in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a full-time 5th Grade teacher to translate district standards into meaningful learning experiences. The teacher will create a positive classroom environment and collaborate with staff to support students’ intellectual and emotional needs.

Applicants must hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate, have a bachelor’s degree, and bring prior teaching or practicum experience. The position includes benefits and a structured calendar of 187 workdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Arizona teaching certification required.
• Prior teaching experience and student teaching or practicum experience required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa to work in the United States must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, instruction, and resources.
• Uses varied instructional and management techniques.
• Plans lessons aligned with district standards and objectives.
• Uses district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in planning.
• Incorporates higher level thinking and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Creates instructional materials aligned with objectives and methods of instruction.
• Uses technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Collects and analyzes student achievement data to inform decisions.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Professional collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Technological integration

Lesson planning

Assessment & data use

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Teaching Certification

Prior teaching experience

Associate teacher / practicum

Job description

Zaharis Elementary in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a full-time 5th Grade teacher to translate district standards into meaningful learning experiences. The teacher will create a positive classroom environment and collaborate with staff to support students’ intellectual and emotional needs.

Applicants must hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate, have a bachelor’s degree, and bring prior teaching or practicum experience. The position includes benefits and a structured calendar of 187 workdays.