Humanities Teacher SY

Overview

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. Phoenix teachers do more than simply teach academic lessons; they serve integral roles as advisers and mentors for our scholars. 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. We believe that these students, like all students, are capable of developing the skills necessary to set themselves up for lifetimes of economic prosperity and success.

We support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and provide them with resources and mentoring to reach their full potential.

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out has a substantial impact on a young person’s life, including reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy. We address this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff see reflections of themselves and their communities. We aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences.

We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. We do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of protected characteristics.

We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support employment.

• Unwavering belief in our students – all young people can succeed despite barriers.
• Continuous Improvement – problem solving with curiosity; openness to feedback and learning from mistakes.
• Eager to Learn – ability to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment and implement feedback quickly.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – understanding how self-identity impacts work and supporting initiatives for a more equitable society.
• Difference-minded culture – we celebrate, support, and value diverse perspectives.

In addition to demonstrating the qualities of a Phoenix staff member, the Humanities Teacher will be responsible for the following:

• 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 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 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.

• Alignment to Phoenix's mission
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of direct…