Job Description:

Sentinel Elementary School District is seeking highly effective, student-centered Elementary Teachers (K–8) for the 2026–2027 school year.

Grade-level assignments will be based on district need and candidate strengths. Teachers may serve in primary (K–2), intermediate (3–5), or middle-grade (6–8) classrooms within our K–8 model.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong instructional practices, consistent classroom management, and a commitment to ensuring all students reach grade-level mastery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction

• Implement research-based teaching strategies

• Establish and maintain clear classroom routines and behavioral expectations

• Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction

• Differentiate instruction to support:

  • Students with disabilities

  • English Learners (EL)

  • Gifted and advanced learners

• Provide targeted intervention and enrichment

• Maintain accurate student records and progress documentation

• Communicate regularly with families and guardians

• Collaborate with colleagues in a small-school team environment

Participate in district professional learning and school improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (Elementary or appropriate K–8 certification)

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready Standards

• Demonstrated classroom management skills

• Commitment to structured, high-expectation instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rural or small-school settings

• Experience with data-driven instruction and intervention systems

• Structured literacy training

• Evidence-based math instructional experience

• Flexibility to teach multiple subjects in a K–8 environment

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Three Professional References

• Copy of Arizona Teaching Certificate

• Copy of IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Sentinel Elementary School District is a small, rural public school district located in western Arizona. We proudly serve students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in a close-knit community where relationships, accountability, and high expectations drive student success.

As a rural K–8 district, our teachers have a meaningful voice in instructional decisions, school culture, and student achievement. We are committed to:

• Academic excellence and measurable growth for every student

• Strong foundational literacy and mathematics instruction

• Structured, research-based classroom routines

• Data-informed instructional decision-making

• A safe, respectful, and student-centered learning environment