Middle​/High School English Language Arts Teacher

Position Title: Middle/High School English Language Art Teacher

Position Type: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date:

Location: Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep (ACA), South 42nd Place, Phoenix, AZ, USA

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Arizona Cultural Academy (ACA), based in Phoenix, AZ, aims to empower Phoenix with knowledge, spirit, and service. We are seeking a qualified ELA teacher to lead Arizona Cultural Academy to become a modern Daycare through grade 12 private Islamic school.

Expectations of an ACA employee include:

• Emulate strong moral character and Islamic personal in all of our interactions
• Give and receive feedback with a desire to improve one’s self
• Pursue and cherish trusted two-way relationships with colleagues and community members

Additionally, an ACA Teacher is expected to fulfill the following duties:

• Classroom teaching:

The Classroom Teacher will be able to perform the following:

• Preparing, teaching and facilitating learning in assigned courses and grade levels.
• Assisting in the development of a personal education plan for each assigned student.
• Creating weekly lesson plans that meet ACA’s expectations.
• Selecting and utilizing a range of different learning resources and equipment to deliver instructional content.
• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instructing and monitoring students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Providing appropriate feedback on work.
• Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and using information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Updating all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, school policies and school regulations.
• Preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Participating in department, school and parent meetings.
• Communicating necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Preparing the classroom for class activities.
• Observing and evaluating student’s performance and development.
• Assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Strictly adhere to the school’s rules and policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field such as English Education
• 2 years of teaching experience K-12 education required
• State teaching certification preferred
• An understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and child development
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong command on classroom management
• Knowledge of PBIS preferred

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 10 pounds
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely around campus
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to sit/stand most of the day
• Ability to use desktop computers and office equipment such as phone, iPad, desktop

Compensation and

Working Conditions:

• Salary range: (commensurate with experience)
• 5 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 1 Mental Health Day
• Paid school holidays and breaks
• Activities will result in a work schedule of 40-45 hours per week
• Annual receipt of a personalized feedback plan to contribute to career development
• Discount tuition for children
• IRA Plan with 3% employer matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance option available for full-time employees