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In need of (1) English Language Arts Teacher for our Starlight Excel Center (79TH Ave. and Osborn).
This would be four (10) week Terms. FT employees... No CONTRACTS.
This is an on-site position.
Position Description:
Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. Facilitates learning for students attending The Excel Center, meeting students where they are. Uses a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual student's needs approaching instruction with creativity and innovation. Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, and self-paced lessons. Uses high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards; builds lessons around student needs, including an alternatively-paced environment.
- Designs and implements assessments that measure progress toward academic standards; be accountable for student's mastery of Arizona Academic Standards.
- Tracks and analyzes classroom data; uses attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
- Focuses constantly on student learning; thinks critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
- Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.
- Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues; collaborates with team members to ensure student success.
- Works with coaches and leadership to support students' progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
- Attends all team and professional development meetings.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
- Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required, with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience post licensing preferred
- Current Arizona Teaching Certification in subject specialty, dual licensure preferred; mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
- Experience working with High School age students in urban, nontraditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred
- Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google applications, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Internet Explorer applications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
- Must be accessible for school events, open houses, recruitment events, and fairs
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and fingerprint clearance, where applicable for position
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 (Immediate participation upon hire)
- 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 valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!
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We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.
