Lead Teacher

EAGLE College Prep Schools•Phoenix, AZ

20h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Lead Teacher leads instruction and training for scholars in their classroom and/or assigned grade levels. The role works closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to support academic success and character development. The Lead Teacher establishes a positive, structured, achievement-oriented learning environment; develops and implements instruction; assesses and monitors scholar progress; maintains records; supports scholar safety and behavior; and builds relationships with families. The position also includes participation in professional development, staff activities, recruitment efforts, and educational or extracurricular activities outside regular school hours.

Requirements

Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
State Teacher Certification.
At least 1–3 years of teaching experience.
Experience working with students and families in urban communities.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
Proven track record of student achievement results.
Integrity, credibility, and a passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis.
Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking and a willingness to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles.
Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Commitment to loving scholars, belief that all children can and must succeed, and passion for developing serving-leader character in every child.
Passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education.
Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Specialty or highly qualified credential.
Urban teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, structured learning environment that supports scholars' academic excellence, character growth, and potential.
Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
Use creative, differentiated, research-based instructional strategies to engage scholars in meaningful and rigorous learning.
Conduct interim assessments, track progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and identify misunderstandings.
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate corrections and disciplinary actions.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, behavior, achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, and textbooks.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
Provide vigilant supervision for scholars' physical safety and well-being on campus and during off-campus school functions.
Evaluate individual scholar progress through regular and varied assessments.
Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and take responsibility for their success.
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families.
Seek constructive feedback and professional development to continually improve teaching skills.
Participate professionally in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events.
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside regular school hours.
Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
Perform other duties as requested or required.