Somerset Academy Skyway is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Middle School ELA Teacher for the 24/25 school year. Come join our team of outstanding educators dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Teaching Certification: Accepted Certifications: Arizona teaching certificate with an appropriate endorsement, such as Standard Elementary Certificate, Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (K-3 only), or Generalist Endorsement (K-12); Emergency AZ Teaching Certification; AZ Sub Certification; Emergency Sub Certification

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
• Strong background in curriculum and Arizona Standards
• Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

JOB SUMMARY

To provide an elementary education program to help pupils develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education. To promote academic, social, and citizenship development through leadership and classroom supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare for assigned classes
• Design lessons with an appropriate level of difficulty which provide content in a logical and sequential manner
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Implement the Standards, as well as the education and instructional goals and objectives, in lesson plans, classroom instruction, unit planning, and assessments
• Devise written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts, and use them to evaluate student progress on a regular basis
• Prepare students academically for all district, state, and federal testing
• Display command of the subject matter
• Budget class time effectively

Benefits:

Somerset Skyway provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off program providing 11 days each year (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
• Performance-based pay and bonus structure
• Teacher retention bonuses for returning teachers
• Carry over or buy back of unused paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
• A large group health insurance plan with competitive rates and benefits
• Retirement benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $43,075.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• English
• Middle school
• Reading

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person