History Teacher

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a History Teacher for the school year for our campuses located in the East Valley
. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• Implement a comprehensive history curriculum that includes primary source documents, historical events, themes, and concepts.
• Create detailed lesson plans that align with state standards and approved curriculum guidelines.
• Deliver history lessons using a variety of teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, group work, and hands‑on activities.
• Use primary and secondary sources, historical documents, and artifacts to enrich the learning experience.
• Encourage critical thinking and analysis by prompting students to evaluate historical events and perspectives.
• Create and administer assessments, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects, to measure student understanding and progress.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to address behavioral issues and promote a productive learning atmosphere.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with varying levels of prior knowledge and special educational needs.
• Provide additional support and resources to students who may need extra help understanding historical concepts.
• Use engaging teaching techniques to make history relevant and interesting to students.
• Incorporate current events and contemporary issues to connect historical content with students’ lives.
• Encourage student participation through discussions, debates, and collaborative projects.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with historical scholarship, educational strategies, and teaching technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the development of the history curriculum.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports, grades, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure their proper use and maintenance.
• Participate in school meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Bachelor’s degree in History or related field
• Arizona Teaching Certificate or 24 credit hours in area or Content knowledge exams (AEPA, NES, Praxis)

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions. Eligible employees may earn additional pay based on performance.