High School Teacher

Pathways in Education - Arizona, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for experiential trips (

Professional development and workshops

Job summary

Pathways In Education - Arizona, Inc. is seeking an experienced educator to instruct students across multiple subjects using diverse teaching methods and technologies in a supportive center.

The ideal candidate will prepare curricula, advise students on course selection, meet with families to discuss progress, administer assessments, and maintain records. A BA/BS with Arizona secondary education certification is required; blended learning experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree with Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 certificate.
• Experience with educational technology and online teaching preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with students and parents.
• Proficiency in MS Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in multiple subjects using various teaching methods and materials.
• Prepare outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
• Assist pupils in selecting a course of study.
• Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss progress.
• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
• Assist with state-mandated student testing.
• Maintain a clean, inviting, professional center for students.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching ability

Educational technology experience

Independent multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Job Description

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, technologies, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Prepare outlines for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assist pupils in selecting a course of study.
• Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, assess student work product and record results.
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
• Assist with State mandated student testing.
• Responsible for file maintenance in preparation for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Educational technology, digital teaching, or online teaching and/or learning experience or education preferred.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
• Superior organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co‑workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database management.

You’ll need the following minimum requirements:

BA/BS Degree Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 Certificate

Benefits and Perks:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer‑matched 401k plan.
• PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.
• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
• At our company‑wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.

To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.az.pathways in education.org.

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Here is what our students have to look forward to: http://az.pathwaysineducation.org/orientation-video/

PIE is a non‑profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, IL, AZ and ID); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self‑confidence, and communication.

Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development.

With a focus on one‑on‑one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves.

PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees.

Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.