7th/8th ELA Teacher

Calibre Academy; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Academy in Surprise, AZ is seeking a 7th/8th grade ELA teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is onsite for a 10-month calendar, and the teacher will foster a structured classroom that emphasizes high standards and student achievement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or AZ State certification, has at least two years of classroom teaching experience, and demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills to support the whole-child approach of Calibre

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or AZ State certification.
• Minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive collaborative approach.
• Expert level written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to educating the whole child.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative problem solving

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or AZ certification

AZ State certification

Job description

7th/8th ELA Teacher
10-month onsite position
Applicants need to live in Arizona

Calibre Academy welcomes students into a daily routine of structure acceptance, and high standards for student achievement. A tuition-free charter school, Calibre helps students prepare to meet the challenges of life with confidence. Students are encouraged to learn problem solving strategies and critical thinking habits; critical skills for future productive members of society. We are seeking to fill the position of 7th/8th grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher AZ State certification.
• Minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems though a positive collaborative approach.
• Expert level written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to educating the whole child.

Preferred:

AZ State certification.

Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management knowledge of and commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Calibre Academy.