Elementary ELA Teacher (K-5th Grade) - Pine Bluff

Company Overview

Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.

Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities, an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.

What sets us apart?

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  Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.
• Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.

If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways, join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

General

• 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.

Instruction

• 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.

Planning & Assessment

• 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.

Differentiation

• 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).

Environment & Management

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

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Key Skills

• 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.

Job Type: Full-time