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Full time teaching refers to educators who are employed to work the standard number of hours per week, typically set by the school or educational institution. Full time teachers are usually responsible for teaching several classes or subjects, preparing lesson plans, grading assignments, and participating in staff meetings and professional development. In addition to classroom instruction, full time teachers often provide support to students outside of class, such as tutoring or advising. This role generally includes benefits like health insurance and paid leave. Expectations and duties may vary depending on the school district, grade level, and subject area.

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To thrive as a Full Time Teacher, you need a relevant bachelor's degree, teaching certification, and a solid understanding of pedagogy and subject matter expertise. Familiarity with digital learning platforms, classroom management systems, and educational assessment tools is often required. Strong communication, adaptability, and empathy are essential soft skills for engaging students and collaborating with colleagues. These skills and qualifications are crucial for creating an effective learning environment and supporting student success.

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Full-time teachers often juggle multiple responsibilities, including lesson planning, grading, attending meetings, and managing classroom dynamics, in addition to their core teaching duties. Balancing these administrative and instructional tasks can be challenging, especially during peak times like exam periods or report card deadlines. Many schools provide support through collaborative planning periods and administrative assistance, but effective time management and organization skills are essential for teachers to maintain a healthy work-life balance and deliver quality education.

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Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekFewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week
CredentialsUsually requires a teaching certification or licenseMay require similar credentials but often less strict
Employment StatusFull-time, permanent or long-termPart-time, temporary or contractual
BenefitsIncludes health insurance, retirement, paid leaveLimited or no benefits

Full Time Teaching involves a consistent schedule with comprehensive benefits and requires relevant certifications. Part Time Teaching offers flexible hours with fewer benefits, suitable for those seeking supplementary income or flexible work arrangements. The choice depends on your career goals and availability.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Teaching job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,354 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Teacher - Certified Teacher ( 26/27 School Year ) Copper Trails School

Avondale Elementary School District

Goodyear, AZ โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Position Type:
Teaching/Teacher
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Copper Trails School
Teacher - Certified Teacher
I. General Description:
To provide quality classroom instruction guided by the Arizona State Standards and Governing Board policies and regulations. Improve instructional practice through ongoing collaboration with master and mentor teachers.
II. Qualifications
  • Valid Arizona teaching certificate
  • Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements
  • Meets Criteria of Appropriately Certified
  • Minimum of a Provisional SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement)
  • Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
  • Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card
  • Bilingual Education (BLE) Endorsement (preferred)
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement (preferred)

III.Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Participate in the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) teacher instructionally focused accountability system.
  2. Attend ongoing applied professional growth groups (clusters).
  3. Participate in the TAP team-teaching/coaching model in collaboration with mentor and master teachers to enhance teacher expertise.
  4. Collaborate on lesson planning and develops expertise in all areas of instruction by working with the mentor and master teachers.
  5. Develop expertise through creating and maintaining an Individual Growth Plan (IGP).
  6. Use formal and informal assessment to monitor student progress toward the school achievement goals, including cluster focus.
  7. Use all resources available to support instructional programs.
  8. Align lessons to district curriculum and state standards.
  9. Demonstrate accurate content knowledge of all subjects taught to include integration and connection to other content areas.
  10. Assist in the design and implementation of individualized education programs through diagnostic teaching, instructional adaptations, and individual behavior management techniques.
  11. Conduct instruction with clearly stated objectives giving a variety of information to aid students in the achievement of the objective.
  12. Use effective modeling, guided practices, closure, and independent practice as appropriate to the lesson.
  13. Use questioning and discussion strategies and higher level thinking skills.
  14. Adjust the lesson as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of all students.
  15. Integrate the use of educational technology in the classroom.
  16. Demonstrate appropriate teacher-student interactions with general warmth, caring, respect within the developmental and cultural norms.
  17. Maintain polite, respectful and positive student interactions.
  18. Set high academic and behavioral expectations for every student.
  19. Convey high expectations for instructional goals, activities, interactions, and classroom environment for student achievement.
  20. Maintain organized and well-managed instructional groups, transitions, as well as supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals, when appropriate.
  21. Maintain a safe, organized, and high quality environment that facilitates learning and minimizes student disruptions.
  22. Maintain accurate records that meet district, state, and federal timelines.
  23. Maintain and document effective lines of communication with students and their peers.
  24. Communicate and cooperate with other staff members, support personnel and administration.
  25. Participates in professional growth activities and seeks to improve teaching skills.
  26. Establish efficient systems for performing non-instructional duties resulting in minimal loss of instructional time.
  27. Demonstrate punctuality and dependability in the performance of school duties.
  28. Follow district policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
  29. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance for this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board Policy GCO - Evaluation of Professional Staff Members.
Reports to: Building Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Range: Per Year, 2026/2027 Pending Governing Board Approval
Status: Certified Teacher - Salary Schedule and District Benefits Package
Terms of Employment: 1.0 FTE, Full Time; Teacher Work Calendar
Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, a valid AZ Teaching Certificate, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.
Primary Location: Various Locations
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The Avondale Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Avondale Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
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