Teacher Elementary, First Grade

Legacy Traditional Schools•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Legacy Traditional Schools is hiring a General Education Teacher to teach first grade and motivate students to achieve academic excellence. The teacher provides direct instruction using an accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum that includes Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math. The role supports students’ academic, social, physical, and intellectual growth, while encouraging strong character and alignment with the school’s values. The teacher works with students, families, colleagues, and other professionals, maintains student records, assesses learning and curricular needs, and participates in training and staff meetings. The position may involve light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout campus, travel to other campuses as required, and participation in events outside normal hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid SEI endorsement or certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment in Arizona.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Current teaching certificate from the state where the position is located.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional activities that promote meaningful, active student learning.
Select and adapt instructional resources for students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Use direct instruction to support students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Help assess changing curricular needs and propose improvements.
Maintain effective and efficient student records.
Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and other professionals, orally and in writing.
Collaborate with peers to improve the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Support continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement.
Participate in training and staff meetings.
Meet professional obligations by meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating meetings as needed.
Evaluate students’ learning capabilities and celebrate their accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold school values and demonstrate mature behavior and good character.
Perform role-related activities involving light lifting, sitting, standing, moving around campus, and travel to other campuses as required.
Participate in events outside normal working hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.