Job Description:

JOB TITLE: 4th/5th Grade Elementary Teacher in Multi-age Classroom
REPORTS TO: Executive Director and Assistant Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-2026 Academic School Year
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
SALARY: Per Board Approved New Hire Salary Guide
BENEFITS: ASRS, Medical and Dental Insurance, 301 performance pay, small class sizes, a safe, healthy and collaborative work environment, forward-thinking colleagues, professional development stipend.

Please send resume, letter of interest, and 3 references to Executive Director, Carissa Morrison, at carissamorrison@fjacademy.com to be considered for an interview.  Letters of reference will be required during the selection process.

JOB GOAL: Candidate will work collaboratively with the grade level teachers and administrators to develop classroom strategies and implement individualized instruction to meet the needs of each individual student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1.      Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on elementary education or related field
2.      Ability to obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card and complete a background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Arizona Teaching Certificate in elementary education
2.      Montessori experience and/or certification 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Flagstaff Junior Academy Elementary School, a Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade school of approximately 170 students, is seeking a dynamic teacher to join our talented team. Flagstaff Junior Academy is a Montessori-inspired public charter school with multi-age classrooms, dedicated teachers, and committed parents.

For more information about our school visit our website – www.fjacademy.com -Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in elementary education or a related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1.      Create dynamic, experiential, and effective lesson plans that engage students and supports their academic development
2.      Maintain excellent classroom management
3.      Incorporate differentiated instruction
4.      Uphold organizational skills and be a self-starter
5.      Foster a nurturing classroom community where creativity and critical thinking skills can be safely and eagerly expressed
6.      Willingness to learn and implement the schoolwide PBIS student behavior system
7.      Embrace a “whole child” approach to teaching and learning
8.      Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, etc.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with FJA Governing Board Policy