7TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES INC•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The 7th Grade Science Teacher promotes and nurtures the whole-child education of Paideia scholars, working collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders to plan and tailor courses of study. The teacher uses relevant data to monitor, assist with, correct, and grade academic work; supports the Leader In Me character program; and provides a safe environment conducive to learning. The teacher uses the Paideia curriculum and philosophy to plan and deliver lessons in accordance with curriculum maps, guidelines, and state requirements. Instruction includes posted learning objectives, embedded vocabulary, guided and independent practice, checks for understanding, closure, and authentic literacy through reading, writing, discussion, evidence-based texts, scholar collaboration, and intellectual dialogue. The role includes administering academy and standardized assessments in accordance with school policies and state law, maintaining records of academic performance and attendance, collaborating with other professionals when scholars may need additional support, and communicating with parents through regular conferences. The teacher establishes a healthy classroom culture with consistent procedures, mindfulness practice, and restorative consequences; maintains safe classroom and school-related environments; monitors shared areas; and continues professional learning through meetings and educational opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Elementary Education preferred.
SEI Certified.
Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Excellent experience teaching and working with diverse students in Elementary Education, unless entering teaching through an alternative certification program.
Experience teaching struggling scholars of diversity and trauma.
Working knowledge of Arizona state standards across all areas of Elementary Education.
Ability to accept and use feedback to improve teaching skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge scholars and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
Demonstrated expertise in elementary education instruction.
Strong sense of personal accountability for scholar achievement.
Belief that all scholars should be held to high academic and content standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with scholars, parents, and staff members.
Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
Positive attitude and drive for personal excellence.
Problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders to support scholars’ whole-child development.
Plan and deliver lessons using the Paideia curriculum, philosophy, curriculum maps, guidelines, and state requirements.
Collaborate with fellow educators on lesson planning and follow curriculum maps.
Deliver lessons that include learning objectives, embedded vocabulary, guided practice, checks for understanding, independent practice, and closure.
Promote authentic literacy through reading, writing, evidence-based discussion, scholar collaboration, and intellectual dialogue.
Prepare assignments and tests and use timely, relevant data to monitor, assist with, correct, and grade scholar learning activities.
Administer academy assessments and standardized tests according to school policies and state law.
Consult and collaborate with other professionals when there is evidence of low academic achievement, learning disabilities, social adjustment problems, or child abuse.
Create and maintain a healthy classroom culture through clear, consistent procedures, mindfulness practice, and restorative consequences.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy classroom environment in accordance with school-wide and classroom guidelines.
Monitor halls, restrooms, labs, lunchroom, playground areas, and other school-related areas of operation.
Maintain records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation, and keep parents informed through regular parent-teacher conferences.
Attend faculty meetings and pursue professional learning through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Support the Leader In Me character program.