Teacher Elementary, First Grade

Legacy Traditional Schools•Mesa, AZ

22h

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 that includes Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math. You will support students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth and help create a classroom climate where they are actively engaged in meaningful learning. The role involves meeting students’ varied learning needs, assessing progress, maintaining records, communicating with families and professionals, and collaborating with peers. Teachers model professional and ethical standards, encourage good character, and help ensure continuous, age-appropriate student growth and achievement. The role includes training and staff meetings, participation in events outside normal hours, and other duties as assigned. Travel between campuses and local, in-state travel are required from time to time. The position may involve lifting objects up to 25 pounds, sitting for extended periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and sustained concentration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
In Arizona, a valid SEI endorsement/certification or the ability to obtain one.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction using an accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum, including Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math.
Implement instructional activities that create a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet students’ varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Use direct instruction to promote 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 dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Ensure student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group, subject area, and/or 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 the organization’s values and model mature behavior and good character.
Participate in events outside normal working hours.
Travel between campuses and complete local, in-state travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.