8th Grade Science Teacher — Paideia & Data-Driven Excellence

THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES INC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paideia Academies Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced elementary educator to nurture whole-child development in collaboration with parents, staff, and campus leaders.

You will plan and implement lessons, monitor progress with data, and foster a safe, engaging classroom aligned with Paideia principles. The role requires a Bachelor in Elementary Education (or related), SEI certification, and an Arizona IVP clearance; strong collaboration, communication, and classroom-management skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (Elem Ed preferred) and SEI Certification; Current Arizona IVP Clearance Card.
• Experience teaching diverse students in Elementary Education.
• Experience teaching diverse students including those with trauma.
• Knowledge of Arizona state standards for Elementary Education.
• Ability to take feedback and improve teaching skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment.
• Outstanding instructional skills and ability to motivate scholars and maintain order.
• Demonstrated expertise in elementary education instruction.
• Strong personal accountability for scholar achievement.
• Belief that all scholars should meet high academic and content standards.
• Effective communication with scholars, parents, and staff.
• Professionalism, responsibility and strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and drive for personal excellence.
• Problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders to nurture scholar excellence.
• Plan lessons and monitor progress using curriculum maps.
• Administer assessments and state tests per school policy.
• Consult with professionals when there is evidence of learning gaps or concerns.
• Maintain a healthy classroom culture with clear procedures and restorative practices.
• Maintain a safe, secure classroom environment aligned with guidelines.
• Monitor halls, restrooms, labs, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Keep parents informed with records of academic performance and conferences.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and knowledge updates.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & trauma learning

Arizona standards knowledge

Feedback-driven improvement

Collaborative in high-stakes env

Classroom management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor degree (Elem Ed preferred)

SEI Certified

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

The Paideia Academies Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced elementary educator to nurture whole-child development in collaboration with parents, staff, and campus leaders.

You will plan and implement lessons, monitor progress with data, and foster a safe, engaging classroom aligned with Paideia principles. The role requires a Bachelor in Elementary Education (or related), SEI certification, and an Arizona IVP clearance; strong collaboration, communication, and classroom-management skills are