Junior High STEM & Writing Teacher

New Way Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including medical, vision, and dental plans

Competitive compensation based on experience

Job summary

An innovative K-12 school in Phoenix is seeking a qualified junior high teacher to support students with learning differences. The role involves adapting curriculum, maintaining achievement data, and fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Ideal candidates are passionate, innovative, and hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate. Competitive compensation ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 with full benefits including medical, vision, and dental care.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid teaching certificate in Arizona.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in special education.
• Previous teaching experience, particularly at junior high.

Responsibilities

• Develop/adapt curriculum for Junior High classes with up to 12 students.
• Differentiate instruction tailored to student needs.
• Maintain accurate data on student achievement.
• Empower students through high expectations and consistent routines.
• Work collaboratively with level teams.

Skills

Passionate about empowering students with unique learning profiles

Effective communication

Innovative and creative

Strong organization

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with a preferred emphasis on special education

Valid and up-to-date teaching certificate in Arizona

Job description

Come be a part of the teaching team at New Way Academy for the 2026-2027 school year! We are seeking a highly qualified teacher to join our junior high team. We are looking for educators who will support the school’s mission to educate children with learning differences to fulfill their potential.

New Way Academy is an independent, K-12 day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond our doors. We continually strive to provide exemplary educational instruction, state-of-the-art remediation for areas of challenge, optimal social experiences, and the opportunity to unlock strengths and talents. As a result, New Way develops confident lifelong learners who lead enhanced, productive lives and serve as positive examples of what individuals with learning differences can achieve.

New Way’s core values of respect, community, ownership, quality and engagement are at the heart of all that we do. New Way Academy is dedicated to approaching justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with an intentional global mindset that places value and recognition on the diverse community members of New Way.

Responsibilities

• Develop/adapt curriculum for our Junior High classes of up to 12 students, specialized to student needs
• Differentiate instruction to remediate what students need to learn and push them to rigorous content understanding
• Maintain and utilize accurate and up-to-date data regarding student achievement
• Empower students through high expectations, consistent routines, and strategies for success
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with parents, students and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with the level teams
• Contribute to the drafting of each student’s quarterly report outlining their academic and social progress

Characteristics & Qualities

• Passionate about empowering students with unique learning profiles
• Innovative and creative
• Strong planner with an emphasis on execution
• Effective communicator, both internally and externally
• Team player
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Willingness to go above and beyond
• Highly organized
• Previous teaching experience, preferably with students that have learning differences

Education, Certificate, and Requirements

• Holds valid and up-to-date teaching certificate in Arizona
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a preferred emphasis on special education
• Previous teaching experience preferably at the junior high level

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience in a range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year
• Full benefits including medical, vision and dental plans