Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5)

Position:Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5)Type:CharterLocation:UrbanJob ID:132990County:CoconinoPosted:March 10, 2026Contact Information:Flagstaff Junior Academy306 W. Cedar AvenueFlagstaff, AZ 86001District WebsiteContact:Carissa MorrisonPhone: 928-774-6007Fax: 928-774-8876District EmailJob Description:Job Title: Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5)Reports To: Executive Director and Assistant DirectorTerms of Employment: 2026-2027 Academic School YearClosing Date: Open Until FilledSalary: Per Board Approved New Hire Salary GuideBenefits: Employee-Matched Arizona State Retirement System, Medical and Dental Insurance,Paid Leave, Prop 301 Performance Pay, Early-Release Fridays, Professional Development Stipend, and Additional Base Pay for Hard-to-Fill Content Areas (math, special education, etc.)How to Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, and three references to: Carissa Morrison, Executive Director at carissamorrison@fjacademy.com, Letters of reference required during the selection process.Minimum Qualifications1. Bachelor's Degree in Education, Content Area, or Related Field2. Ability to obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card and complete a background checkPreferred Qualifications1. Master's Degree in Education, Content Area, or Related Field2. Arizona Teaching Certificate3. Experience teaching in an elementary settingA Highly Qualified Candidate WillHave a growth mindset, flexibility, and high professional standardsPossess a desire to help children engage with their learning in authentic waysBring a joyful attitude to the classroom and schoolBe a creative who enjoys lesson design and student-centered learning projectsBe proficient with ways to assist special needs studentsBe aligned with the school's philosophies, values, mission and visionEnjoy collaborating with other staffUphold organizational skills and be a self-starterFoster a nurturing classroom climate, support students' socio-emotional needsBe willing to learn and implement the schoolwide PBIS student behavior systemUtilize effective classroom management techniquesCommunicate regularly and effectively with parentsAbout Flagstaff Junior AcademyFlagstaff Junior Academy (FJA) is a Pre-K-8 tuition-free public charter school in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving about 400 students across two campuses in a close-knit, supportive community. Our elementary campus has 170 students in multi-age classrooms (K-5 capped at 24), while our middle school serves about 230 students in grades 6-8 with average class sizes of 15-25. FJA focuses on the whole child through social-emotional learning, project-based and experiential education, and outdoor adventure-while fostering independence, curiosity, critical thinking, and community.Equal Opportunity Employer: Flagstaff Junior Academy is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, professional development, and termination, as well as admission and access to our educational programs.Other: