High School English Teacher (On-Site Classroom Instructor)

About the role

Teach in a personalized, small-group environment where students can catch up, stay on track, or get ahead through flexible and honors-level pathways. Location: On-site | Pinnacle Charter Schools – Tempe Campus, Tempe, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site instruction and academic support in English Language Arts through 1-on-1 and small-group learning sessions.
• Support students in developing reading comprehension, analytical writing, grammar, research, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Guide students through English coursework, including literature analysis, composition, and honors-level English studies.
• Provide targeted intervention for students who are below grade level while offering enrichment opportunities for advanced learners.
• Review student writing and provide timely, constructive feedback to improve clarity, organization, grammar, and critical thinking.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, academic progress, and interventions.
• Communicate regularly with students and families to support engagement and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations and student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, English, Language Arts, or a related field (Masters or higher preferred).
• AZ Teaching Certificate in English, Language Arts, Secondary Education, or a related field, or the ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and support students in reading, writing, literature, grammar, communication, and critical thinking.
• Strong instructional skills with an emphasis on literacy development, differentiated instruction, individualized learning, and student-centered teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse learners across a range of academic levels, including students needing additional support as well as those pursuing accelerated or honors-level work.
• Ability to build a structured yet flexible classroom environment that promotes both accountability and independence.
• Comfort working in a non-traditional, blended learning model, including the use of learning management systems and digital tools.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, with the ability to motivate, engage, and hold students to high expectations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• A growth-oriented and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to contribute to both academic instruction and broader school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates with advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) or significant subject-matter expertise are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Ability to teach and support students in reading, writing, literature, grammar, communication, and critical thinking.
• Strong instructional skills with an emphasis on literacy development, differentiated instruction, individualized learning, and student-centered teaching practices.
• Ability to support diverse learners across a range of academic levels, including students needing additional support as well as those pursuing accelerated or honors-level work.
• Ability to build a structured yet flexible classroom environment that promotes both accountability and independence.
• Comfort working in a non-traditional, blended learning model, including the use of learning management systems and digital tools.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, with the ability to motivate, engage, and hold students to high expectations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• A growth-oriented and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to contribute to both academic instruction and broader school initiatives.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and employer retirement contributions.

Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position.