History/Theater Teacher

American Leadership Academy; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy is accepting applications for a History/Theater Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Vistancia High School in the West Valley. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities include developing a history curriculum, creating lesson plans, delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required or willing to obtain.
• Preferred: degree in History, Theatre Arts, or related field; Teaching certificate or AEPA/NES/Praxis.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive history curriculum aligned with state standards and approved guidelines.
• Create detailed lesson plans and deliver history/theatre lessons using diverse methods.
• Assess student learning with tests, quizzes, essays, and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and foster a positive classroom environment.
• Design and construct theatrical sets and develop lighting for school productions.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

History/Theatre related degree (preferred)

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a History/Theater Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for our Vistancia High School campus located in the West Valley. Candidates must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement a comprehensive history curriculum that includes primary source documents, historical events, themes, and concepts.
• Create detailed lesson plans that align with state standards and approved curriculum guidelines.
• Deliver history lessons using a variety of teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, group work, and hands-on activities.
• Use primary and secondary sources, historical documents, and artifacts to enrich the learning experience.
• Encourage critical thinking and analysis by prompting students to evaluate historical events and perspectives.
• Create and administer assessments, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects, to measure student understanding and progress.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to address behavioral issues and promote a productive learning atmosphere.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with varying levels of prior knowledge and special educational needs.
• Provide additional support and resources to students who may need extra help understanding historical concepts.
• Use engaging teaching techniques to make history relevant and interesting to students.
• Incorporate current events and contemporary issues to connect historical content with students’ lives.
• Encourage student participation through discussions, debates, and collaborative projects.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with historical scholarship, educational strategies, and teaching technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the development of the history curriculum.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports, grades, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure their proper use and maintenance.
• Participate in school meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Designing and constructing theatrical sets for various productions throughout the year
• Developing and implementing the lighting design for various productions throughout the year
• Developing and delivering Technical Theatre curriculum leading students toward mastery of essential skills and techniques
• Effective and efficient organization and operation of the scene shop and theatrical spaces
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Theatre Arts, or related field
• Arizona Teaching Certificate or 24 credit hours in area or Content knowledge exams (AEPA, NES, Praxis)

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions. Eligible employees may earn additional pay based on performance.