Teacher - 1st Grade (26/27 SY)

Washington Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,420; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026/27 school year. The role encompasses designing effective lesson plans, implementing and adapting the curriculum to each student's needs, and actively engaging with parents and students to support educational growth.

The position is full-time offering a salary range of $50,000 to $77,420 annually, suitable candidates must obtain necessary Arizona teaching certifications and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to create engaging learning environments.
• Experience with curriculum development and individualized instruction.
• Skills in maintaining student behavior and academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and planned lessons.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.
• Create and lead engaging learning activities.

Skills

Knowledge of state and national standards

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility and dependability

Collaboration

Education

Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification

Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Teacher – 1st Grade (26/27 SY)

Washington Elementary School District 6 Acacia – Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description

Under general direction, incumbent(s) provides quality instruction through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents. Creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed.

Essential Functions

• Teaches district approved curriculum and Arizona State standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinate the work of teacher aides, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Maintains knowledge of grade level content and standards for the students they serve.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identification Verified Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of interpreting data and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Supports school and district mission and vision.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization, and collaboration.
• Establishes rapport with peers and parents.
• Is willing to participate in district training for coaching.
• Demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000 to $77,420 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Classroom Teacher > Title I

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801.