Elementary Grade teacher - 5th Grade

Elementary Grade teacher - 5th Grade TeachIowa AlRazi Academy - West Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5670970

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a versatile and passionate educator to lead a self-contained 5th-grade classroom. You will be the primary instructor for all core content areas—Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—allowing you to build deep, year-long relationships with your students and integrate curriculum across disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Integrated Instruction:

Design cross-curricular units that connect Iowa Core Literacy standards with Social Studies and Science (e.g., using informational texts about Iowa's ecosystem to teach evidence-based writing).

Mathematical Foundations:

Lead the critical transition from concrete arithmetic to algebraic thinking, following curriculum, focusing on the 5th-grade "power standards" of fraction operations and volume. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Implement the school-wide PBIS and MTSS frameworks to support the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescents as they prepare for Middle School. Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP): Prepare students for state testing through rigorous daily instruction and the development of critical thinking skills.

TLC Collaboration:

Collaborate with other teachers and engage with Instructional Coaches and Mentors. Subject Area Priorities Subject 5th Grade Focus Areas (Iowa Core) Literacy Analyzing multiple accounts of the same event; mastering the "5-paragraph" structured essay; expanding academic vocabulary. Math Fluency with fractions (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division); understanding 3D space/volume; coordinate planes. Science Matter and its interactions; ecosystem dynamics; Earth's place in the universe (aligned with NGSS/Iowa Science Standards). Social Studies Early American History (pre-colonization through the Constitution) and Iowa's geographic and civic history. Required Certifications Endorsement 102: Elementary Classroom.

Mandatory Reporter Training:

Must hold current Iowa Certification for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.

Background Check:

Successful completion of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) background check. Key Competencies for the Self-Contained Model

Time Management:

Ability to manage a complex daily schedule that includes "Specials" (Art,PE, etc.), RTI (Response to Intervention) blocks, and core instruction.

Relationship Building:

Since you spend the entire day with the same cohort, you must demonstrate high emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain a positive, stable environment. Differentiated "Tier 1"

Instruction:

The ability to teach a whole-group lesson and then immediately pivot to small-group stations to support diverse learning levels within the same room. Application Requirements Current Resume. Copy of Iowa Teaching License (or proof of pending graduation/licensure). Transcripts from an accredited University. Two Professional References.

Position Type:

Full-time