Humanities Teacher SY 2026-2027

About the Role

The Humanities Teacher will teach high school Humanities at our Chelsea campus. The teacher will plan lessons and curricula, administer assessments, collect and analyze data, and support students to achieve academic excellence. Phoenix teachers serve as advisers and mentors for scholars. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, defying limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. The school focuses on students on the margins of the traditional public district education system, including those who have dropped out, are parenting, involved with the juvenile justice system, new to the country, or under-credited. Phoenix provides individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula to help students reach their full potential.

Why This Work Matters

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate, which impacts earning power, social service dependency, criminal involvement, and life expectancy. Phoenix Charter Academies addresses this by creating environments where students can demonstrate talent and resilience, preparing them for success through high school, college, and beyond.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Phoenix recognizes the importance of an inclusive school community that reflects all visible and invisible identities. The school breaks down systemic barriers by providing access to resources and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups. Phoenix values multiple perspectives and experiences, celebrating and thriving on difference to benefit scholars and communities.

Qualities of a Phoenix Staff Member

• Unwavering belief in students: Operate with the belief that all young people want to and can succeed despite systemic barriers.
• Continuous Improvement: Approach problem-solving with curiosity and a desire to understand others' perspectives. Model open-mindedness, willingness to make mistakes, and learn from them.
• Eager to Learn: Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and implement feedback into practice.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Understand how self-identity and experiences impact daily work, colleagues, and students, and work toward promoting equity.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous instructional content, including lessons, curriculum supplements, weekly overviews, scope and sequence plans, and performance assessments aligned with the curricular framework.
• Support 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 PM to 4:30 PM.
• Engage in supervision, weekly coaching cycles, and formal mid-year and end-of-year evaluations aligned with goals 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 for all students.
• Collect and analyze student academic data to inform instruction and meet student needs.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Communication: Conveys information effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; communicates across lines of difference.
• Scholar Orientation: Deepens understanding of scholars and centers their needs in all aspects of work.
• Adaptability: Adjusts and aligns work to the school's mission while navigating complex and changing environments.
• Work Ethic: Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Professional development, coaching, and resources to support success.
• An open, curious, and celebratory culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building.
• Competitive market compensation, medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness plans.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.