An elementary school teacher is a person who develops lesson plan to teach scholars a wide range of subjects targeted at imparting knowledge in them and improving their intellectual capability in a school setting. The job description of the elementary school teacher is to teach and enlighten scholars on various subjects such as Arithmetic, Reading, Science, Arts, Social and Vocational Studies in order for them to be knowledgeable in several aspects of life.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (desired)
• Valid Arkansas certification in the middle school field
• Two (2) years experience (preferred )
• Sound knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities; Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Prepares objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
• Assigns and grades class work and homework.
• Confers with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs; Attends staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Other duties as assigned

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.