Impactful Middle Grades Social Studies Teacher

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Tucson, AZ develops and implements a curriculum program aligned with district goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, with responsibilities spanning classroom instruction, safety, assessment, and collaboration with instructional teams.

The position emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment across classrooms and coordinating with staff to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Must meet North Central requirements in respective subject such as Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
• Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests. Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Informs parents of student progress. Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student. Informs parents of school activities.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

North Central requirements in subject area

State certification requirements

Tools

Job description

Sylvania in Tucson, AZ develops and implements a curriculum program aligned with district goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, with responsibilities spanning classroom instruction, safety, assessment, and collaboration with instructional teams.

The position emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment across classrooms and coordinating with staff to meet diverse student needs.