Junior High Teacher Seventh and Eighth Grade 2026-2027

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award‑winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

As a Junior High General Education Teacher
, you will have the opportunity to change lives through education as you motivate students to achieve academic excellence. You will provide direct instruction using an Accelerated, Back‑to‑Basics curriculum including Spalding (reading & writing) and EnVision Math.

• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Participate in training and staff meetings.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and coordinating meetings as needed.
• Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments.
• Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
• Be active in the role when light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participate in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

• A current teaching certificate from within the state.

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.

• our colorful school spirit
• a fulfilling career
• a culture of connection
• our spirit of tradition
• the benefits of being the best.

Enjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, and paid time‑off. Care for your health and family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part‑time roles. Invest in your future with retirement plans—Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6% employer matching;
Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS;
Texas participates in the Texas retirement TRS. Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness, equality, and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

Our smart, talented, diverse educators across Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and South Carolina are working together to change lives through education and make our charter schools the best place to learn, grow and work.

Ignite your career. Apply today!