Lower School Teacher

Come be a part of the teaching team at New Way Academy for the  school year! We are seeking a highly qualified teacher to join our lower school team. We are looking for educators who will support the school’s mission to educate children with learning differences to fulfill their potential.

New Way Academy is an independent, K-12 day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond our doors. We continually strive to provide exemplary educational instruction, state-of-the-art remediation for areas of challenge, optimal social experiences, and the opportunity to unlock strengths and talents.

As a result, New Way develops confident lifelong learners who lead enhanced, productive lives and serve as positive examples of what individuals with learning differences can achieve.

New Way’s core values of respect, community, ownership, quality and engagement are at the heart of all that we do. New Way Academy is dedicated to approaching justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with an intentional global mindset that places value and recognition on the diverse community members of New Way.

• Deliver instruction to classes of up to 12 students in the subject area assigned, adapting curriculum to meet the needs of each group throughout the day
• Differentiate instruction to remediate what students need to learn and push them to rigorous content understanding
• Maintain and utilize accurate and up-to-date data regarding student achievement
• Empower students through high expectations, consistent routines, and strategies for success
• Contribute to the drafting of each student’s IEP or similar student plan
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with the other level and content teams

• Passionate about empowering students with unique learning profiles
• Innovative and creative
• Strong planner with an emphasis on execution
• Effective communicator, both internally and externally
• Team player
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Willingness to go above and beyond
• Highly organized and flexible time management

• Holds valid and up-to-date teaching certificate in Arizona
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a preferred emphasis on special education
• Previous teaching experience preferably at a lower school level

• Competitive compensation based on experience in a range of $55,000 to $65,000
• Full benefits including medical, vision, and dental plans