5th Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
8/18/2026

Location:
Deerfield Elementary

District:
Avondale School District
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POSITION OPENING: FIFTH G RADE CLASSROOM TEACHER, DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY

IN THIS ROLE: Join a passionate team at Deerfield Elementary School where innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning thrive. As an Elementary Classroom teacher, you'll engage curious, energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growth-helping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. With robust professional development, a supportive community, and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

WHAT WE NEED:
1. Valid State Teacher Certification Granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board.
2. Bachelor's Degree
3. Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in mutual respect.
4. Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication.
5. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.

WHAT YOU NEED:
1. Works cooperatively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers, to ensure the delivery of the curriculum
2. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
3. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
4. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records.
5. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
6. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
7. Communicates with parents on pupil progress.
8. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
9. Other duties as assigned by the principal.

WORK LOCATION: Deerfield Elementary

SALARY DETAILS: Per Master Agreement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Master Agreement
EVALUATION: Per Master Agreement
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