K-12th Grade Teacher

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL-QUEEN CREEK•Queen Creek, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Benjamin Franklin Charter School is seeking enthusiastic teachers for elementary and high school campuses for the 2027–2028 school year. This general teaching application is for upcoming opportunities at the Queen Creek location. Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the school’s instructional program in a learning environment that motivates students and supports their academic potential. The role uses a Back-to-Basics curriculum, including Spalding for reading and writing, Saxon Math, Science, and Social Studies. Teachers support the school’s vision, mission, and goals and follow its policies and procedures. The position is full-time and has a 12-month contract length. Teachers are expected to provide a safe, structured, engaging environment focused on academic excellence; prepare and follow lessons aligned with the prescribed curriculum and pacing guides; assess and communicate student progress; maintain required records; and contribute to the school community through meetings, conferences, committees, curriculum development, and school-wide events. The role also calls for reflection and ongoing professional growth, positive and professional interactions, flexibility, reliability, and constructive problem-solving. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An Arizona Teaching Certificate is preferred, and an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required. A criminal background check is required upon hire. Physical duties may involve frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds; the employee must be able to stand for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must pass a criminal background check upon hire.
Ability to perform duties involving frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Demonstrate responsibility, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, positive interactions, receptiveness to direction and feedback, proactive problem-solving, and positive role-modeling.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

Support BFCS’s vision, mission, and goals and adhere to its policies and procedures.
Provide a safe, structured learning environment focused on academic excellence and maintain student behavior standards.
Create an engaging environment conducive to effective instruction.
Provide direct instruction using the Back-to-Basics curriculum, including Spalding reading and writing, Saxon Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Prepare and follow lesson plans aligned with the prescribed curriculum and pacing guides.
Communicate learning objectives clearly and in an organized manner.
Monitor and assess student progress, provide ongoing feedback to students and parents, and use classroom and state assessment data to improve instruction.
Participate in team reviews of students’ academic progress.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and other professionals about student progress and the instructional program.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records as required by law and school policy.
Reflect on teaching practices and work to improve professional competence.
Meet classroom and school-wide student performance goals.
Attend staff meetings, serve on committees as required, and participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.
Meet additional requirements set by the school site or District.
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, flexibility, positive interactions, receptiveness to feedback, proactive problem-solving, and positive role-modeling.