Junior High Teacher Math

Vertex Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time-off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Math Teacher to empower students through a rigorous curriculum focused on precision and understanding.

The role involves direct instruction, resource selection, and collaboration with peers to raise student achievement. A Bachelor's degree is required, with SEI endorsement or ability to obtain, and a required criminal background check. Local teaching certification is preferred; some campus travel may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain is required.
• Candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities to engage students in meaningful learning.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet diverse learners.
• Utilize direct instruction techniques to strengthen math skills and fluency.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvement plans.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with students, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional standards with students, parents, and community.
• Ensure student growth and achievement is appropriate for age and subject area.
• Participate in trainings and staff meetings; meet deadlines and schedules.
• Evaluate learning progress and celebrate student accomplishments.
• Encourage students to uphold school values and be role models in class and campus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SEI Endorsement/Certification

Criminal background check clearance

Job description

Job Summary

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities. As a Math Teacher, you will have the opportunity to change lives through education as you help students understand that mathematical problems have an absolute answer requiring precision, accuracy and fluency through a spiral curriculum reinforced by mathematical practices. And you will do meaningful work that makes a difference for our students as you: Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success! Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement. Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment. Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification. Participate in training and staff meetings. Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and coordinating meetings as needed. Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments. Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives. Be active in the role when light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participate in events outside of normal hours. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• A current teaching certificate from within the state position is located.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
• Local and in-state travel required.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

About Our Culture

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 480-270-5438.