Second Grade Teacher

Heritage Academy•Maricopa, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages scholars to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
Ability to enforce high standards of behavior, dress, and character in oneself and with students.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Professional and friendly disposition
Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred
Teaching certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, vision, and goals of Heritage Academy.
Promote and adhere to Heritage Academy policies and procedures.
Invest in the scholars’ well-being, health, and safety physically/socially/emotionally for ultimate academic excellence.
Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.
Maintain a growth mindset toward scholar learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.
Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars’ progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues, and parents regarding scholar progress and needs.
Assume responsibility for meeting classroom and school-wide scholar performance goals.
Reflect on teaching practices and strive to improve professional competence and scholar proficiency.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Other duties as assigned.