(Glendale) Middle School Social Studies (SS) and English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher (November Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Glendale, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a full-time Middle School Social Studies and English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher in Glendale to teach students in grades 6–8. The teacher will deliver instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards, supporting students’ critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing skills, historical thinking, and civic understanding. The role involves preparing engaging, grade-appropriate lessons that address varied learning styles, abilities, and interests, and teaching social studies topics such as geography, U.S. and world history, government, civics, and economics alongside ELA skills including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis. The teacher will use school-adopted curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, including Beyond Textbooks and, where applicable, Spalding. They will use assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction, provide timely feedback, integrate technology and multimedia, support differentiated learning, and implement student goals in 504 Plans and IEPs. The role also includes establishing a structured classroom environment, addressing behavior and attendance, supervising students, maintaining records, participating in professional learning and school events, and communicating with students, families, colleagues, and administration. Sun Valley Academy is a charter school district serving the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. It emphasizes educating the whole child, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, it teaches leadership principles throughout students’ academic careers and promotes diversity, inclusion, community partnerships, and sustainable practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Strong knowledge of middle school Social Studies and ELA content and grades 6–8 standards.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and foster critical thinking.
Skill in analyzing assessment data to inform instruction.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write coherently and professionally and present information clearly.
Ability to read and interpret curriculum guides, manuals, and assessment documents.
Knowledge of basic office procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and instructional technology tools.
Responsibility, flexibility, reliability, punctuality, openness to change and feedback, and effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Teaching Certificate or reciprocal out-of-state certificate.
Master's degree or higher.
One year of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in Social Studies and English Language Arts aligned to Arizona State Standards.
Prepare and deliver engaging, grade-appropriate lessons responsive to varied learning styles, abilities, and interests.
Teach social studies topics including geography, U.S. and world history, government, civics, and economics, while fostering historical thinking and civic literacy.
Teach ELA skills including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
Use school-adopted curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, including Beyond Textbooks, Spalding as applicable, data submission processes, and testing protocols.
Use data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and adjust lessons to support mastery.
Assess progress toward learning targets and provide timely, constructive feedback to students, parents or guardians, and administration.
Integrate technology, digital resources, and multimedia tools to increase engagement and support differentiated learning.
Encourage discussion, debate, collaborative projects, and critical thinking in Social Studies and ELA.
Establish classroom routines and procedures that support a structured, respectful, productive learning environment.
Implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.
Participate in grade-level and school-wide professional learning activities.
Document and proactively address student behavior and attendance issues.
Reflect on instructional practices to improve student outcomes.
Supervise students in accordance with state laws and school policies.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.
Participate in school-wide events, meetings, and parent conferences.
Promote positive interactions, maintain confidentiality, respect cultural differences, and act as a positive role model.
Follow the Teacher Handbook, including its dress code, policies, and procedures.