6th-8th Grade Teacher

Friendly House, Inc., is a 501(c) 3 non-profit agency located in Phoenix, Arizona whose primary function is to provide a variety of educational and social service programming aimed at addressing the needs of low-income individuals and families, vulnerable populations and diverse communities. Additionally, Friendly House operates a charter school, Academia del Pueblo, with the mission to provide an academic environment which promotes a culture of high expectations to students from diverse cultures. Friendly House was organized in 1920 as the Phoenix Americanization Committee by a group of Phoenix citizens with the assistance of the United States Department of Education. In our 100-year history, the work of Friendly House has resulted in building resilient communities that are helping to spur economic development, stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize our city.

Position Summary

 

Academia Del Pueblo is a K8 charter school district serving students in the South Central Phoenix area. We operate under the auspices of Friendly House, Inc, which has been serving the community for over 100 years. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, technology integration, extra-curricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment.

The Middle School 6-8th position is responsible for carrying out the professional duties as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Assistant Principal and Principal. To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and impacts student learning by helping them achieve their academic goals

Position Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education; Highly Qualified qualification requirements
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 years as an elementary teacher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from an accredited university
• Arizona State Teaching Certificate
• Highly Qualified qualification requirements
• Course(s) Training: As required by the Arizona Department of Education

Required Certifications/Licensure:

• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 3 + years as an elementary teacher

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the grade level that includes different learning styles, abilities, and interests in accordance with state standards.
• Utilize school adopted systems of practice for curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Prior knowledge or willingness to learn current curriculum.

 

• Assess student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration.

 

• Use available technology to enhance student learning.

 

• Communicate learning goals to students and parents or guardians in a well-planed and organized manner.

 

• Use school and state assessment data to inform instruction.

 

• Establish classroom routines and procedures in a positive manner conducive to effective instruction.

 

• Effectively implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.

 

• Document and proactively attempt to resolve issues related to student behavior and/or attendance.

 

• Reflect continually on teaching and professional practice.

 

• Supervise classroom and/or other students in the school in adherence with state laws.

 

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.

 

• Provide appropriate supervision to all ADP students to include the playground, cafeteria, assemblies and educational field trips

 

• Implements and manages instruction by designing and implementing effective lesson plans

 

• A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behavior management strategies and how to implement them effectively.

 

• A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements.

 

• Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.

 

• Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion