8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership

Job summary

Bullhead City Elementary School District is seeking a qualified 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for Fox Creek Jr. High School.

This role focuses on creating an inspiring and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and engagement. The ideal candidate will hold Arizona Department of Education certification and a Bachelor's degree or higher, with a commitment to supporting students' academic and personal growth through structured instruction and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Current AZ Department of Education certification.
• Citizenship/residency or work visa as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets student needs and abilities.
• Create a conducive learning environment suitable for the age group.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Maintain orderly classroom and implement district policies.
• Collaborate with department staff and volunteers as needed.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate on committees.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with students/parents

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Arizona Department of Education certification

Job description

Bullhead City Elementary School District is seeking a highly qualified 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for Fox Creek Jr. High School. This role focuses on creating an inspiring and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and engagement.

Reporting to: Principal

Supervises: Teacher’s Aides and Volunteers as assigned.

Job Goal: Help students learn subject matter and/or skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.

This position requires certification by the Arizona Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Bachelor degree preferred).
• Current Teacher certification as set by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Positive recommendations from past employers and/or training institutions.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the student.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose learning abilities and/or problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of district specialists as required.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom fairly and justly.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers and evaluate their job performance cooperatively with department heads.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend departmental meetings and serve on departmental committees as required.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Terms of Employment

A maximum of 190 working days per school year. Salary and workdays to be established by the Board approved schedules.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Job Type and Experience

Full-time, flexible schedule 4-5 days a week. 1 year of experience preferred (minimum 0).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Gym membership