Teacher •POOL Mesa, AZ : SY

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Leman Academy of Excellence
- Teacher

• POOL
• :
  Mesa, AZ : 2025 / 2026 SY

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose 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.

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence :

• CAUTION :
  Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.
• CIVILITY :
  Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.
• COMMUNITY :
  We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.
• CLASSICAL EDUCATION :
  Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data-driven decision-making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions, meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and may also form common unit assessments.

Line of Authority / Reports to :
Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Principal and will work closely with the Vice Principal, Deans, and the Professional Development team.

• 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 that applicants hold an Arizona Teaching Certificate or be able to apply and successfully transfer their current teaching certificate to AZ. https : / /(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). / educator - certification / / forms
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• 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 of AzM2 and understanding of how the data is measured.
• 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…