Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain Hiring for Elementary School Teacher Job at Tolleson, AZ Full Time

Employment Terms:

Nine-Month, Full-Time, Exempt Position

Reports directly to the Principal

2021-2022 School Year

Benefits:

Arizona State Retirement System, Year-Round Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Sick Leave Plan, Floating Holidays & Life Insurance.

Summary:

Plans, organizes, and implements appropriate instructional programs in an elementary or middle school learning environment guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential as set by the standards of the State of Arizona.

Responsibilities:

• Provides the leadership and knowledge needed to plan for the learning of each student and for the development and implementation of the thematic units.
• The goal of the teacher is to ensure that all students meet or exceed standards for the grade level of the student set by the state of Arizona.
• Provide effective, innovative instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Supervise students visually and audibly during required duty times and assure the safety of all students in the school.
• Provide supervision of students during non-academic times (i.e. breaks, lunch, detention, etc. occasionally after school and/or other assignments).
• Model and enforce rules and provide appropriate response to student misconduct in a safe and respectful manner. Provide documentation for student incidents.
• Develop curriculum design, support, and implementation in line with the vision of PLC Charter Schools.
• Plan, administer, and supervise academic programs tied to state standards for students.
• Incorporate Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) into the general curriculum (when appropriate).
• Completion of Grade Cards, 45-Day Screenings, testing (state and district), and any other required report.
• Communicate with students, parents, advocates, and guardians as appropriate about student progress or lack thereof.
• Be knowledgeable of and implement PLC Charter School policies and procedures.
• Provide suggestions/input on the selection of instructional materials and resources.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and evening programs for the school.
• Be knowledgeable of Arizona State Standards and ensure said standards are maintained.
• All other duties as assigned by the Site Director.

Requirements:

• Must be able to function well in a TEAM environment.
• Must be able to implement effective instruction in small groups, large groups, and individual instruction environments.
• College degree, Arizona Teaching Certificate, and a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38,625.00 – $51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• AZ Teaching Certificate (Preferred)
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location