Teacher Elementary, First Grade

Legacy Traditional Schools•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

As a General Education Teacher, you will motivate students to achieve academic excellence and provide direct instruction using an accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum, including Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math. You will create meaningful learning experiences, support students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth, and help ensure their progress is appropriate for their age, subject area, and program classification. The role includes assessing student learning, communicating and collaborating with students, parents, peers, and other professionals, and contributing to a positive classroom and school community. Travel between campuses and participation in events outside normal hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
For Arizona positions: valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain one.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

A current teaching certificate from the state where the position is located.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional activities that promote active engagement in meaningful learning.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources for students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Use direct instruction techniques to support students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
Communicate regularly and effectively, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Ensure student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and program classification.
Participate in training and staff meetings.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating meetings as needed.
Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold school values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on campus, and throughout their lives.
Perform role-related activities that may involve light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout campus, and traveling to other campuses as required.
Participate in events outside normal hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.