8TH GRADE HUMANITIES TEACHER 26-27 at THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES INC

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

59000.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Whole-Child Education, Collaboration, Data Utilization, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Delivery, Didactic Instruction, Classroom Management, Restorative Consequences, Safety Monitoring, Parent Communication, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Instructional Skills, Accountability, Feedback Utilization

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description $2,000 Signing Bonus $50K - $59K Promotes and nurtures whole-child education of Paideia scholars by working collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders in planning and tailoring courses of study; using relevant data in monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; supporting the Leader In Me character program; and providing a safe environment conducive to learning. Duties: Works collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders in nurturing the scholar to whole-child – body, mind, heart, spirit – excellence. Utilizes the Paideia curriculum to plan and deliver excellent lessons according to the Paideia philosophy, curriculum map and guidelines, and state requirements: Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum – Collaborate with fellow educators in lesson planning and following all curriculum maps Excellent Lessons grounded in Didactic instruction – post learning objectives, teach embedded vocabulary, teach to the objective, use guided practice, check for understanding, give independent practice, and provide closure Maintains and uses timely and relevant data to monitor, assist, correct, and grade scholar learning activities by preparing assignments and tests within the framework of the Paideia philosophy; administers academy assessments and standardized tests in accordance with school policies and state law; consults and collaborates with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of low academic achievement, learning disabilities, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse. Creates and maintains healthy classroom culture through clear and consistent procedures, mindfulness practice and restorative consequences. Creates and maintains a safe, secure, and healthy classroom environment by adhering to The Paideia Academy school-wide and classroom guidelines as outlined in the Curriculum Guide and “Teach Like a Champion” text. Provides vigilant monitoring of halls, restrooms, labs, lunchroom, playground areas and any other school-related area of operation. Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reports on all elements of scholar development by holding regular parent-teacher conferences. Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances school's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests by campus leaders; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Requirements Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's Required (Education preferred); Certification/SEI preferred; Current Arizona IVP Security Clearance Card required Excellent experience in teaching and working with diverse students unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program Experience teaching struggling scholars of diversity and trauma Working knowledge of Arizona state standards Ability to take and utilize feedback to improve teaching skills Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge scholars and maintain an orderly classroom environment Demonstrated expertise in elementary education instruction Strong sense of personal accountability for scholar achievement Belief that all scholars should be held to high academic and content standards Ability to communicate effectively with scholars, parents, and other staff members Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence Problem solving ability

Responsibilities

The teacher will promote whole-child education by collaborating with parents and staff to plan and tailor courses of study, utilizing data to monitor academic efforts, and supporting the character program within a safe learning environment. Duties include planning and delivering lessons based on the Paideia curriculum, maintaining classroom culture through consistent procedures, and ensuring student safety across school areas.