Teacher Elementary, Second Grade

Legacy Traditional Schools•Deer Valley, AZ

About The Position

As a General Education Teacher, the role provides direct instruction using an accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum, including Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math. The teacher motivates students to achieve academic excellence and supports their social, physical, and intellectual growth. The position also involves evaluating student learning, maintaining records, communicating and collaborating with families and colleagues, and participating in training, staff meetings, and school events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
For Arizona positions: valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain it.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion.
Ability to sit for long periods at times, talk on the phone, stand, kneel, stoop, and concentrate for long periods.
Local and in-state travel, including travel between campuses, is required.

Nice To Haves

Current teaching certificate from the state in which the position is located.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional activities that foster meaningful student engagement and learning.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Use direct instruction to guide students through activities that promote 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 school’s values and model mature behavior and good character.
Participate in events outside normal hours.
Travel between campuses and perform other duties as assigned.