Junior High Teacher East Valley

Legacy Traditional Schools•Mesa, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Legacy Traditional Schools, we are looking for educators who are passionate about making a difference in students' lives. We foster a positive and powerful environment that inspires educators to be their best and bring out the best in others. We have openings for Junior High Science teachers in various locations throughout the East Valley. As a Science Teacher, you will have the opportunity to change lives through education by enabling students to construct and understand scientific concepts through investigation and analysis, utilizing laboratory equipment, student readings, and interactive technology. You will implement instructional activities that engage students, identify and modify instructional resources to meet diverse student needs, and utilize direct instruction techniques to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. You will also assist in assessing curricular needs, maintain effective record-keeping, communicate effectively with students, parents, and professionals, and collaborate with peers. Modeling professional and ethical standards, ensuring continuous student growth, and participating in training and staff meetings are also key aspects of this role. You will evaluate student learning capabilities, celebrate accomplishments, and encourage students to uphold values and model good character.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

A current teaching certificate from within the state position is located.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
Participate in training and staff meetings.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and coordinating meetings as needed.
Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
Be active in the role when light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
Participate in events outside of normal hours.
Other duties as assigned.