Kindergarten Teacher- Central Campus: 2026/2027 SY

About the role

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture. The mission is to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

Responsibilities

• Instruct scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making.
• Create daily lesson plans and participate in ongoing professional training sessions.
• Meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data.
• Work with grade level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and may form common unit assessments.
• Establish clear objectives and identify standards to be taught for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time.
• Observe and evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Notify site administrator of the special needs of scholars who display characteristics which vary from the norm.
• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special needs scholars learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
• Prepare and plan for use of ELL strategies to be used in an integrated grouped classroom.
• Prepare and develop curriculum maps under guidance of Administration.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework; implement and maintain scholar data books.
• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel scholars with social adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement interventions for scholars requiring extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and/or requirements of state and school.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing scholars.
• Collaborate with other grade level faculty members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual scholar’s needs and progress.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results with Administration to determine scholar strengths and areas of need.
• Involvement in classroom activities in order to facilitate involvement/engagement with parents.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, scholar organizations, and academic contests.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments -or- Current Arizona or other state Teaching Certificate.
• Preference is given to applicants holding an Arizona Teaching Certificate or being able to apply and successfully transfer their current teaching certificate to AZ.
• One year of demonstrated teaching experience OR any equivalent combination of training or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Online Instructional Improvement and Instructional Effectiveness System w/ATI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Shurley English language arts program that covers grammar and composition -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

Benefits

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education. Benefits eligibility and enrollment for Employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week include but are not limited to: Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan; enrollment for Employees beginning employment are effective the first of the month following start date of full time employment unless agreed upon by administration. Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long and Short Term Disability benefits are effective the first day of the month following start date of full time employment. If the Employee is terminated, the 30-day waiting period for benefits does not apply.