Elementary ELA Teacher; K-5th Grade - Pine Bluff

Job Description

A K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) teacher instructs elementary students in foundational literacy skills, including phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. They create engaging, standards-aligned lessons, assess student progress, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and maintain a positive classroom environment, often collaborating with families and colleagues.

• Demonstrates high levels of instructional expertise and content mastery.
• Leads students to high academic achievement through rigorous, targeted, and differentiated instruction.
• Designs and delivers engaging instruction that addresses a full range of student needs and learning styles.
• Develops and uses formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery.
• Uses data to drive and adjust instruction.
• Holds students accountable to high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Aligns classroom practices and routines to an achievement-oriented culture.
• Fosters a safe environment that encourages curiosity, academic risk-taking, accountability, and collaboration.

• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and partner agencies.
• Serves as a role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, responsibility, and pride in the education profession.
• Attends required staff meetings and serves on committees as appropriate.
• Engages in continuous professional growth through collaboration and professional learning opportunities.
• Promotes parent involvement through meaningful and consistent communication.
• Maintains high professional standards in communication with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.

• Delivers high-quality instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Emphasizes foundational literacy skills (phonics and phonemic awareness) for younger students.
• Focuses on comprehension and advanced literacy skills for older students.

• Creates, plans, and implements daily lessons aligned with state standards.
• Uses formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress.
• Adjusts instruction based on assessment data and student performance.

• Adapts curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Provides appropriate supports for students with learning disabilities and English Language Learners (ELL).

• Establishes a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
• Implements consistent and effective behavior management strategies.
• Promotes respect, responsibility, and student engagement.

• Maintains regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Collaborates with colleagues and administrators to improve instructional practices.
• Works cooperatively with school staff to support student achievement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or English.
• Valid Arkansas certification/licensure for elementary education (K-5 or K-6).
• Knowledge of child development, reading pedagogy, and literacy development.

• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage young learners through varied instructional methods (e.g., read‑aloud, writing workshops).
• Proficiency with educational technology.

Full‑time