Primary Microschool Teacher

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Goodwill Excel Center (48th St & McDowell Rd.)time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R20426

Starting Pay :$50,000.00 Annual Position

Description:

Responsible for the facilitation of educational curriculum and student success at the microschool concept called Spark Community Schools. Uses a blend of technology-based and teacher-led lessons to ensure mastery of content. Throughout the school week, supports students with Social Emotional Learning, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Project-Based Learning.

Helps cultivate a learning environment where students can be curious, independent, productive, and kind. Creates a safe-space where students are honored and valued for who they are. Assists students attending microschools with learning, supporting students where they are. Works in our microschool setting with approximately ten to fifteen Kindergarten-12th grade students. Supports individual student needs with creativity and innovation while respecting all students and families and their access to quality education.

Uses high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques to engage students in learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Supported by Teacher Assistants, leads a blended-age classroom of 10-20 students for 30 hours per week, 180 instructional days and 10 Professional Development days, working a total of 190 days.
* Designs and facilitates professional development sessions to support teacher and staff growth, aligned with organizational priorities.
* Maintains an environment of safety and inclusion.
* Guides students’ individualized learning needs.
* Supports small group activities.
* Monitors student academic progress.
* Communicates with parents and families.
* Motivates students to be excited about learning.
* Encourages student-led experiential learning.
* Manages student behavior in a supportive and kind way.
* Collaborates with other Team Members.
* Assists with student recruitment and enrollment.
* Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
* High School Diploma or GED
* Minimum 5 years of elementary school teaching experience
* Strong communication skills
* Experience using a computer and online tools (email, websites, video streaming, etc.)
* Ability to pass a Level 1 background check, drug screening, and obtain an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card
* Good judgment, discretion, confidentiality
* Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate highly preferred
* Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
* Experience working with children (coaching, mentoring, childcare, teaching, volunteering, etc.) highly preferred

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
* 5 Medical Plans
* Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
* 3 Dental Plans
* Vision Plan
* 401K* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Paid Time Off;
Sick and Vacation
* Paid Holidays
* These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is:
Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other.

With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color,…