Humanities Teacher SY 2026-2027

The Opportunity

The Humanities Teacher will teach high school Humanities at our Chelsea campus. The Humanities Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons and curricula, administering assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and relentlessly supporting students to achieve academic excellence.

About the Role

Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. Phoenix Charter Academy was founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous instructional content including lessons, curriculum supplements, weekly overviews, scope and sequence plans, and performance assessments in alignment with curricular framework
• Support the social-emotional learning connected to college and career readiness, including 1:1 support as needed
• Participate in weekly professional development on Fridays from 1:30– 4:30 PM
• Participate in supervision, weekly coaching cycles, and formal mid-year and end-of-year evaluations in alignment with goals and deliverables set by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Collaborate frequently with English as a Second Language and other Academic Support staff to ensure appropriate supports are in place for all students
• Collect and analyze student academic data and use it to inform instruction and meet student needs

Qualifications

• Alignment to Phoenix's mission
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of direct scholar-serving (teaching, tutoring, academic support, etc.) experience preferred
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Skills

• Communication - Conveys information effectively and efficiently using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; has knowledge and flexibility to communicate across lines of difference
• Scholar Orientation - Works to deepen understanding of scholars and centers the needs of scholars in all aspects of how the work is done
• Adaptability - Adjusts and strategically aligns work to the school's mission while navigating complex and changing environments internally and externally
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

We want you to be the best you can so you’ll receive professional development, coaching, and the resources needed for you to succeed. An open, curious, and celebratory culture that embraces diversity as a leading asset and fosters equity and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building supported by our Racial, Justice, and Equity working group.

Pay

Competitive market comp, medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness plans, a 403b, and employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.

Schedule

Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodations necessary to support an individual's employment.