Classroom Teacher - Elementary

Waterloo Community School District CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE
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This job is also posted in Teach Iowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs, and Waterloo Community School District.

Job : 5620882

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district-adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manner congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies.

All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*) which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university

• Appropriate current state endorsement or certification

• Dependent on specific open position Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
• Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport and fairness.
• Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
• Communicates with students, families, colleagues and communities effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
• Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
• Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
• Plans and prepares for instruction using student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum.
• Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral and academic success of all students.
• Uses students’ developmental needs, background and interests in planning for instruction.
• Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
• Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
• Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional and academic growth.
• Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences and interests to the instructional process.
• Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
• Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
• Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
• Uses results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
• Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
• Provides substantive, timely and constructive feedback to…