What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher (Mendenhall River Community School) position at JUNEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Position Type
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted
5/21/2026
Location:
Mendenhall River Community School
Date Available
August 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Location: Mendenhall River Community School
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
Position Summary: The successful candidate for this position will work closely and collaborate with Principal, Literacy Coach, Instructional Support Team and colleagues on matters such as instructional strategies, ongoing assessment, curriculum and data analysis. This position works to build strong relationships with families and staff necessary to meet the social, emotional and instructional needs of each student. The successful candidate will possess successful experience with primary differentiated instructional strategies in reading, writing and mathematics as well as possess a strong knowledge of Early Childhood best practices. Applicants for this position must have extensive experience with a variety of effective instructional strategies in reading including guided reading and direct instruction. Knowledge of ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of students is essential. This position is responsible for learning and implementing new instructional techniques. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who is a lifelong learner.
Minimum Requirements
To Apply
Complete an online application on our website at www.juneauschools.org/hr.
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted
5/21/2026
Location:
Mendenhall River Community School
Date Available
August 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Location: Mendenhall River Community School
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
TEACHING POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (s) (for information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).
Position Summary: The successful candidate for this position will work closely and collaborate with Principal, Literacy Coach, Instructional Support Team and colleagues on matters such as instructional strategies, ongoing assessment, curriculum and data analysis. This position works to build strong relationships with families and staff necessary to meet the social, emotional and instructional needs of each student. The successful candidate will possess successful experience with primary differentiated instructional strategies in reading, writing and mathematics as well as possess a strong knowledge of Early Childhood best practices. Applicants for this position must have extensive experience with a variety of effective instructional strategies in reading including guided reading and direct instruction. Knowledge of ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of students is essential. This position is responsible for learning and implementing new instructional techniques. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who is a lifelong learner.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in education.
- Valid Alaska teaching certificate, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Masters' degree in education preferred.
- Attendance at Literacy Institute and/or further training in the teaching of reading.
- Successful elementary teaching experience.
To Apply
Complete an online application on our website at www.juneauschools.org/hr.