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Employer: Self Development Charter School
Position Location: Mesa, Arizona
Position: Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Job Duties:
1. Documenting curriculum and Lesson Planning for grades 1 to 6
2. Participate in interactive teaching and learning sessions for grades 1 to 6
3. Oversee tutoring clubs for grades 3 and 4
4. Conducting Technology, arts and general music session
5. Provide daily communication with parents and parent teacher conferences
6. Counsel Students and Parents when needed
7. Participate in the research and development for Differentiated Instructions of young children
8. Planning and implementing Formative and Summative Assessments, which include overseeing state American Association of School Administrators (AASA) assessment
9. Leading the online platform of learning and training school staff for the same
Salary: Available upon request
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Job Requirements:
Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Education, or closely related. Employer will accept foreign equivalent degree, or U.S. bachelors degree equivalency based on combination of two or more foreign degrees.
Experience Requirements: 5 years of experience in job offered, Class Teacher, Educator, K.G. Teacher, Sr. Executive- A.R.T., or closely related.
Special skills requirements:
1. Teaching. Lesson planning and curriculum development for Grades 1 to 3
2. Developing hands-on teaching/learning methods and learning aids
3. Planning and implementing IT based lessons with Elementary school children
4. Counseling children under her care, both academically and otherwise
5. Building the home/school connect through home visits to children
6. Attending training workshops for updating on current pedagogies in education
7. Conducting remedial sessions for students after school to enhance the learning of children in need of such service
8. Educator for Grades 1 to 6
9. Organizing and taking parent teacher meetings regularly as part of the school policy
10. Overall classroom responsibilities like documenting and maintaining student profiles, teachers’ work, library documents and worksheet files
11. Must have or be able to obtain a Standard Early Childhood Education, Birth through Age 8 or Grade 3 Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education
Qualified applicants send cover letter and resumes to: Self Development Charter School, Asif Majeed, President, asif@selfdevelopmentacademy.com, ref job#NP01. Equal Opportunity Employment.
SDA is hiring highly qualified candidates for a Middle School Teaching Position. Niche.com rated Self Development Academy as having the #1 Middle School Teachers in America. Must have content area expertise and pedagogical Knowledge to teach a highly rigorous curriculum. Must be certified and have SEI/SEL endorsement. Hiring for Phoenix and Mesa
About Self Development Academy:
Self Development Academy is a top ranked school focusing on developing a students’ full potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Though we are a small district, we were recently ranked as the #1 best public elementary school in Arizona and as the #3 best public charter school in America (See niche.com). Our school is ranked so highly because we believe every child has the potential and capacity to excel. We stress high expectations but ensure that each child has the proper nurturing to become their very best. We focus on the individual strengths of each child in order to find out how they can best grow. Join the school that has been ranked as having the best teachers in Arizona!
Requirements
The candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Task 1: Mastery of Content and Pedagogy Expertise
Task 2: Establishment of Inclusive Learning Environment
Task 3: Effective Instruction
Task 4: Leadership and Reflection
Task 5: Accountability
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Elementary Education Director using an evaluation instrument that is aligned with job description and goals.
Education and Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
Salary: Very competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We also offer retirement and health insurance benefits, and paid time off.
Hours: Full-Time. Normal hours are:
SDA is hiring highly qualified candidates for an Elementary School Teaching Position. Niche.com rated Self Development Academy as having the #1 Public Elementary School Teachers in America. Must have content area expertise and pedagogical Knowledge to teach a highly rigorous curriculum. Must be certified and have SEI/SEL endorsement. Hiring for Phoenix and Mesa
About Self Development Academy:
Self Development Academy is a top ranked school focusing on developing a students’ full potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Though we are a small district, we were recently ranked as the #1 best public elementary school in Arizona and as the #3 best public charter school in America (See niche.com). Our school is ranked so highly because we believe every child has the potential and capacity to excel. We stress high expectations but ensure that each child has the proper nurturing to become their very best. We focus on the individual strengths of each child in order to find out how they can best grow. Join the school that has been ranked as having the best teachers in Arizona!
Requirements
The candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Task 1: Mastery of Content and Pedagogy Expertise
Task 2: Establishment of Inclusive Learning Environment
Task 3: Effective Instruction
Task 4: Leadership and Reflection
Task 5: Accountability
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Elementary Education Director using an evaluation instrument that is aligned with job description and goals.
Education and Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
Salary: Very competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We also offer retirement and health insurance benefits, and paid time off.
Hours: Full-Time. Normal hours are:
SDA is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to join one of the top-rated schools in the country (#2 in Arizona and #3 in the Nation)! Must be certified and have SEI/SEL endorsement. Must have content area expertise and pedagogical knowledge to teach a highly rigorous curriculum. Hiring for Phoenix and Mesa
About Self Development Academy:
Self Development Academy is a top ranked school focusing on developing a students’ full potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Though we are a small district, we were recently ranked as the #1 best public elementary school in Arizona and as the #3 best public charter school in America (See niche.com). Our school is ranked so highly because we believe every child has the potential and capacity to excel. We stress high expectations but ensure that each child has the proper nurturing to become their very best. We focus on the individual strengths of each child in order to find out how they can best grow. Join the school that has been ranked as having the best teachers in Arizona!
Requirements
The candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Task 1: Mastery of Content and Pedagogy Expertise
Task 2: Establishment of Inclusive Learning Environment
Task 3: Effective Instruction
Task 4: Leadership and Reflection
Task 5: Accountability
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Elementary Education Director using an evaluation instrument that is aligned with job description and goals.
Education and Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
Salary: Very competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We also offer retirement and health insurance benefits, and paid time off.
Hours: Full-Time. Normal hours are:
SDA is hiring highly qualified candidates for a Middle School Teaching Position. Niche.com rated Self Development Academy as having the #1 Middle School Teachers in America. Must have content area expertise and pedagogical Knowledge to teach a highly rigorous curriculum. Must be certified and have SEI/SEL endorsement. Hiring for Phoenix and Mesa
About Self Development Academy:
Self Development Academy is a top ranked school focusing on developing a students’ full potential as scholars, athletes, and artists. Though we are a small district, we were recently ranked as the #1 best public elementary school in Arizona and as the #3 best public charter school in America (See niche.com). Our school is ranked so highly because we believe every child has the potential and capacity to excel. We stress high expectations but ensure that each child has the proper nurturing to become their very best. We focus on the individual strengths of each child in order to find out how they can best grow. Join the school that has been ranked as having the best teachers in Arizona!
Requirements
The candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Task 1: Mastery of Content and Pedagogy Expertise
Task 2: Establishment of Inclusive Learning Environment
Task 3: Effective Instruction
Task 4: Leadership and Reflection
Task 5: Accountability
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Elementary Education Director using an evaluation instrument that is aligned with job description and goals.
Education and Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is preferred.
Salary: Very competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We also offer retirement and health insurance benefits, and paid time off.
Hours: Full-Time. Normal hours are: