Confidential Hiring for Classroom Teacher – Primary Job at Scottsdale, AZ Full Time

Multi-Age Classroom Teacher – Primary
Menachem Mendel Academy

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Full-time
Job details
Job Type

Full-time
Full Job Description
Salary: $40,260.00 to $58,640.00 per school year, depending on level of education and experience.

For more information about our school, please visit www.mmafamily.org.

SUMMARY: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate children to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to teach strong foundational academic skills; to establish strong, positive relationships with other staff members; to collaborate with a greater team to create a long-term innovative academic method.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Assumes responsibility for attending all training and collaboration meetings needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the school leadership.
• Effectively utilizes technology appropriate to the position and creates an integration of technology as a tool, rather than as a teacher.
• Maintains regular attendance, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Complies with State Law and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Collaborates with other staff members regularly to achieve the school goals.
• Teaches school-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by school policy.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Models lessons for students.
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with groups of children.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Supports and respects the school core values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom employees, students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree

Montessori or other multi-age classroom experience – 2 years

Ability to teach and thrive in small, multi-age classrooms

Ability to teach strong foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid K-8 Arizona Teaching Certificate

Montessori or other multi-age classroom training

Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)

CPR/First Aid Certificate (Required)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

MINDSET:

Must possess a strong drive to shatter the status quo of education and innovate together as a purpose-driven team to create a child-centered system where each individual child is supported to thrive and succeed in the ever-changing modern world.

Must be teachable, coachable, and open-minded to learn, test and tweak new, innovative teaching methods.

Must believe in the concept of customized curriculum.

Must have a positive attitude and be eager to collaborate as a team.

Must love and respect children.

Must have a strong sense of personal responsibility, follow-through, and commitment to excellence.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all school policies, procedures, and requirements. Ability to combine excellent work ethic and attention to detail with creativity and critical thinking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,260.00 – $58,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Montessori or multi-age classroom: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• fingerprint clearance (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• K-8 Arizona Teaching Certificate (Required)

Work Location: One location