Third Grade Teacher (Anticipated for 2026/2027)

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Third Grade Teacher, anticipated for the 2026/2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Iowa teaching license with an elementary classroom endorsement (K-6). The role requires a strong understanding and application of Professional Learning Community (PLC) principles, proficiency in various teaching methods including collaborating, co-teaching, and individualized instruction, and a commitment to differentiated instruction. The teacher should demonstrate a desire for growth, actively collaborate with instructional coaches and experts, and show evidence of recent professional development and knowledge of current research. A deep understanding of formative assessment and the ability to use data to meet the needs of all students is crucial. The candidate must be flexible, motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children, with a proven ability to establish effective classroom routines that foster a positive learning environment and promote student achievement. Strong oral and written communication skills, experience with current educational technology, experience with diverse learners (Special Education, ELP, ESOL), and proactive, positive communication with parents and families are also essential.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Elementary classroom endorsement (K-6)
• Understanding of the elements of a PLC and ability to apply to a team situation
• Solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction
• Commitment to differentiated instruction
• Desire for growth evident through personal and professional goals
• Willingness to collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts
• Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research
• Understanding of formative assessment
• Evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children
• Flexible, highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement
• Articulate in oral and written communications
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
• Experience with diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESOL, etc.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of PLC elements to team situations.
• Utilize multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Implement differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Utilize formative assessment and data to adapt to individual student needs.
• Establish effective routines and procedures for a positive classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families.
• Use current technology to enhance learning.
• Work with diverse learners including Special Education, ELP, and ESOL.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level