Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

About the role

This position is a current need for our students. Educators must reside in AZ and will use online learning to personalize the education of their students.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement;
• Prepares students for high-stakes standardized tests;
• Makes self open and available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators;
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate learning models as needed;
• SUBMIT GRADES AND REQUIRED STUDENT WORK ensuring student academic honesty and integrity;
• Generates formal and informal reports regarding student progress, alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress;
• Creates and maintains an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school goals and programs;
• Creates and maintains a positive, orderly, and academically focused instructional environment;
• Provides classroom management and discipline that ensures safety at all times;
• Provides communication and support to students and parents on a daily basis via through a variety of tools: phone, messaging, text messaging, and emails;
• Evaluates student progress and provides individualized instruction and feedback;
• Ensures compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates;
• POSTS A DAILY ANNOUNCEMENT IN EACH COURSE that motivates the students to participate in the daily lessons;
• MANAGES THE DISCUSSION BOARDS IN EACH CLASS to encourage participation and learning in the online classroom;
• Maintains a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire;
• MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers;
• EMPLOYS A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students;
• Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Must possess or be able to acquire an K-8 Arizona teaching license issued by the Arizona Department of Education;
• Must have a baseline IVP Level 1 DPS background check at the time of employment.

Skills

• Demonstrates innovation in the classroom and use of technology as a tool in a variety of curricular areas;
• Crafts, delivers and models engaging student-centered learning experiences;
• Maintains a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire;
• Maintains professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers;
• Demonstrates willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, legal guardians, co-workers, and the general public;
• Communicates effectively, both verbal and written;
• Maintains positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally;
• Prioritizes work and handles multiple tasks while working independently;
• Displays excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Works under pressure, pays attention to detail, meets deadlines, and deals with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude;
• Takes initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth;
• Displays awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas;
• Embraces a culturally diverse environment;
• Knows and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs;
• Adapts to change while conveying professionalism.

Benefits

• Starting salary for teachers is $55,000 annually, excluding Prop 301 funding;
• We are committed to providing competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top talent in our organization.

Perks

• Wellness, Your Way: On-site gym and yoga room, flexible work options (select roles), quarterly town halls, champion spotlights, legendary milestone awards at 10, 15, and 20 years, community service hours that let you give back with heart.