6th Grade ELA Teacher; AMS South Mountain

6th Grade ELA Teacher (AMS South Mountain) 85041

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students! AMS is a network of top-rated Arizona public charter schools dedicated to guiding our students through an advanced curriculum.

TAG to become tomorrow’s global visionaries. Our Academic team commits to continuous instructional improvement and proven methods for advancing student learning. Areéns a data‑driven, culturally aware teacher who is determined to provide opportunities for all scholars to excel academically? You belong here!

• Use AMS curriculum standards to teach students above and below grade‑level through a differentiated approach
• Attend weekly professional development and meetings with grade‑level team/professional learning communities
• Communicate with parents and lead parent‑student‑teacher meetings to facilitate progress inside and outside the classroom
• Coordinate with administrators and other staff to create an environment focused on students’ academic and behavioral needs
• Use measurable data to track student performance and enrich progress with visible results
• Collaborate to improve practices and procedures that build upon our success
• Use PBIS and preventative intervention strategies to guide student progress in developing social and emotional skills for higher learning

• SEI endorsement or completion of 45 hours of SEI training
• Passion for helping Title 1 and ESL students in underserved communities forge their way to college
• Strong classroom‑management skills
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data‑driven instruction
• Adaptability and willingness to deliver the proven, rigorous curriculum provided by our network
• Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative

AMS offers a generous base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) matching, relocation assistance, and ample opportunities for additional income throughout the school year. Professional development and opportunities for upward mobility are also provided.

• 401(k) retirement plan (with employer contributions)
• Compensation $48,331.25 – $ olunur
  10,571.89 (DOE)
• Free medical, dental, short/long‑term disability, and life insurance totaling $5,328 in value
• Optional low‑cost vision insurance plans
• 180‑Day school year
• Performance bonuses averaging up to $3,400 per year
• Relocation stipend up to $5,000
• Professional development with comprehensive training, follow‑up coaching, and weekly/monthly check‑ins
• After 능 academy intervention and tutoring stipend (~$2,300, contingent on commitment prior to start of year)
• After‑school extracurricular clubs and sports stipend (~$2,000)