Teacher - First Grade

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District is seeking a First Grade Teacher in Phoenix to deliver high-quality instruction aligned with state standards. The role involves planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining a productive classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth.

Responsibilities include communicating with families, coordinating with aides and volunteers, integrating technology, and upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Arizona Dept. of Education teaching certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance card required for the position.
• Verification of required qualifications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teaches curriculum aligned with Arizona standards.
• Instructs students and provides individual/small‑group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and adapts content to student needs.
• Communicates with parents regularly via newsletters, calls or conferences.
• Maintains classroom standards and monitors student behavior.
• Evaluates student progress and keeps records/ reports.
• Coordinates work with aides and volunteers in classroom and on field trips.
• Incorporates technology into lesson plans.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Rapport with peers/parents

Coaching training

Lifelong learning

Leadership

Education

Arizona Teaching Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Teacher - First Grade

Washington Elementary School District 6 Acacia - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Washington Elementary School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5882617

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: Certified Salary Schedule

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: January 12, 2023

Summary:

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:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Obtain and Maintain an appropiate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired.
• Obtain and Maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identifty Verified Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $66,360 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Title I

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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