Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 5/6)

Leona Group Schools • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $47,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Leona Group Schools, we believe great teachers change lives. Our campuses, serving Preschool through High School across Arizona, are designed around the unique needs of each community. We meet students where they are academically, socially, and emotionally, and we surround them with caring adults who serve not only as educators, but also as mentors and advocates. If you are a passionate upper elementary educator who values rigor, relationships, and real impact, we invite you to join our team. Why Teach with Leona Group Schools? Comprehensive Benefits Package Competitive salary Affordable comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company matching Professional Growth & Support Instructional coaching and leadership support Ongoing professional development Opportunities for advancement across our Arizona campuses Collaborative campus teams committed to student success Position Objective The 5th/6th Grade Combination Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to a mixed-grade classroom of upper elementary students in a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment. This role requires the ability to differentiate instruction across two grade levels, collaborate closely with a classroom paraprofessional, and implement effective classroom management and instructional strategies that support the diverse academic and developmental needs of students. Teachers serve as mentors, advocates, and leaders who foster both academic excellence and positive character development. Key Responsibilities Instructional Excellence & Academic Rigor Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons for both 5th and 6th grade students Design instructional structures that effectively support multi-grade learning in the same classroom Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and readiness levels Utilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction Integrate technology and varied instructional strategies to enhance learning Provide timely, actionable feedback that promotes student growth and achievement Multi-Grade Classroom Management & Student Engagement Establish clear expectations and maintain strong classroom management systems Foster a safe, respectful, and academically focused learning environment Build a classroom culture that encourages collaboration, responsibility, and independent learning Support students’ academic growth while encouraging resilience and personal accountability Manage instructional rotations, small groups, and independent work structures effectively within a mixed-grade setting Collaboration with Paraprofessional Work closely with a classroom paraprofessional to support student learning and classroom management Provide clear direction and instructional guidance to maximize the effectiveness of paraprofessional support Coordinate small-group instruction, targeted interventions, and classroom support strategies Maintain open communication and a collaborative working relationship that benefits students Collaboration & Communication Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress and needs Partner with colleagues, support staff, and administration to ensure student success Participate actively in grade-level meetings, campus initiatives, and school events Engage with families and community partners to strengthen student outcomes Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate student records and documentation in compliance with school and state requirements Reflect on instructional practice and pursue continuous professional growth Contribute positively to campus culture and uphold school policies and expectations QualificationsWe seek educators who combine strong content knowledge with a commitment to academic rigor, student engagement, and continuous growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Arizona teaching certificate, endorsement, or highly qualified in the content area (or ability to obtain)
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Working knowledge of instructional technology and data-driven teaching practices

Nice To Haves

• Relevant teaching experience or serving diverse populations
• Demonstrated success in raising student achievement
• Commitment to collaboration, family partnership, and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons for both 5th and 6th grade students
• Design instructional structures that effectively support multi-grade learning in the same classroom
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and readiness levels
• Utilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
• Integrate technology and varied instructional strategies to enhance learning
• Provide timely, actionable feedback that promotes student growth and achievement
• Establish clear expectations and maintain strong classroom management systems
• Foster a safe, respectful, and academically focused learning environment
• Build a classroom culture that encourages collaboration, responsibility, and independent learning
• Support students’ academic growth while encouraging resilience and personal accountability
• Manage instructional rotations, small groups, and independent work structures effectively within a mixed-grade setting
• Work closely with a classroom paraprofessional to support student learning and classroom management
• Provide clear direction and instructional guidance to maximize the effectiveness of paraprofessional support
• Coordinate small-group instruction, targeted interventions, and classroom support strategies
• Maintain open communication and a collaborative working relationship that benefits students
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress and needs
• Partner with colleagues, support staff, and administration to ensure student success
• Participate actively in grade-level meetings, campus initiatives, and school events
• Engage with families and community partners to strengthen student outcomes
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in compliance with school and state requirements
• Reflect on instructional practice and pursue continuous professional growth
• Contribute positively to campus culture and uphold school policies and expectations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Affordable comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Instructional coaching and leadership support
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for advancement across our Arizona campuses
• Collaborative campus teams committed to student success

What This Job Offers

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