1st Grade Teacher - Heritage Elementary

1st Grade Teacher

SUMMARY: The 1st Grade Teacher provides engaging, standards-based instruction that supports the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of first grade students. The teacher creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes foundational literacy, mathematics, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. This position works collaboratively with staff, families, and support personnel to ensure all students experience success and growth in a safe and supportive learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning appropriate for first grade learners.
• Create a structured, engaging, and developmentally responsive classroom environment that supports student growth and independence.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress, guide instruction, and communicate student achievement.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies that promote foundational reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Foster positive relationships with students and maintain high expectations for behavior, engagement, and achievement.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, special education staff, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and school activities.
• Support and implement district curriculum, instructional initiatives, and building goals.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, assessment data, and required documentation.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other assigned duties.
• Participate in professional learning, district trainings, staff meetings, and collaborative planning opportunities.
• Promote and adhere to district policies, procedures, professional ethics, and student safety expectations.

EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field required.
• Knowledge of early literacy development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid State of Iowa teaching license with appropriate elementary endorsement(s) required.
• Reading endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Criminal background check required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of elementary instructional practices, curriculum standards, and child development.
• Ability to design engaging lessons that support a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Ability to establish effective classroom management systems and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ability to collect and analyze student data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive partnerships with families and staff.
• Skill using instructional technology, learning management systems, and district software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and support student well-being.
• Ability to stay current with district initiatives, educational best practices, and data privacy expectations.
  
   
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  1st Grade Teacher