Elementary School Teacher

Ubuntu Academies & Preschool
Tucson, AZ

Summary

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in a new small (40 students) private school at the elementary level.

Duties

  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
  • Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Requirements

  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Apply multiple teaching methods.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Assign class work to students.
  • Read to students.
  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Prepare tests.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Encourage students.
  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Document lesson plans.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Plan experiential learning activities.
  • Display student work.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Evaluate performance of educational staff.
  • Supervise student research or internship work.
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

Nice To Haves

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Audiotape players
  • Children's educational software
  • Compact digital cameras
  • Compact disk CD players
  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Educational board games
  • Email software
  • Graphics software
  • Handheld calculators
  • Intercom systems
  • Laminating machines
  • Laptop computers
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Optical compound microscopes
  • Overhead display projectors
  • Pegboards
  • Pencil compasses
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment
  • Precision balances
  • Prisms
  • Science activity kits
  • Television monitors
  • Toy block sets
  • Video cassette recorders VCR
  • Web browser software

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Benefits
  • Professional development
  • Job embedded professional learning community
Posted 2026-03-30

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