Inspiring High School English Language Arts Teacher

Main Office; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Preparatory Academy, Main Office in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a Highly Effective High School English Language Arts Teacher. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education, valid AZ teaching certificate or ability to obtain with endorsements, and IVP fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities include delivering standards-aligned ELA instruction and maintaining student records. The role features a typical 8-hour workday with duties that extend for parent-teacher conferences and school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college/university.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, or ability to obtain one with endorsements.
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deliver standards-aligned lessons across disciplines such as Social Studies/History.
• Verification of successful classroom teaching performance and/or student teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Building Principal.
• Work hours: 7:00 am–4:00 pm (8 hours/day).
• Supervise students in hallways, cafeterias, and outdoor spaces.
• Engage with diverse students and manage classroom behavior.
• Maintain student records on achievement, attendance, and discipline.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to support student learning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Finger print clearance (IVP)

Job description

Meridian Preparatory Academy, Main Office in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a Highly Effective High School English Language Arts Teacher. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education, valid AZ teaching certificate or ability to obtain with endorsements, and IVP fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities include delivering standards-aligned ELA instruction and maintaining student records. The role features a typical 8-hour workday with duties that extend for parent-teacher conferences and school