Innovative Middle School Language Arts Educator

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a dedicated Middle School Language Arts Teacher to guide students through state standards and district curricula.

The successful candidate will foster a positive classroom environment, use formative and summative assessments, provide actionable feedback, and collaborate with families, staff, and administrators to support scholar mastery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Must possess Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Teaches middle school language arts according to state and school standards.
• Creates a positive classroom environment aligned to Odyssey’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
• Communicates with parents and guardians consistently and positively.
• Uses research-based instructional practices to support scholar independence and collaboration.
• Provides actionable feedback to promote mastery of standards and skills.
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments and data to plan lessons.
• Provides appropriate accommodations and uses technology to enhance learning.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in professional learning and extracurricular activities.
• Works with administrators to identify and engage in relevant professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Job description

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a dedicated Middle School Language Arts Teacher to guide students through state standards and district curricula.

The successful candidate will foster a positive classroom environment, use formative and summative assessments, provide actionable feedback, and collaborate with families, staff, and administrators to support scholar mastery.