Science Teacher

Rite of Passage Brand; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Southwest Leadership Academy in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Science Teacher to join Rite of Passage Brand’s education team. The role emphasizes delivering a rigorous, relational curriculum and supporting students toward high school success.

The position requires a valid teaching credential and experience with at-risk youth. It includes collaboration with staff, a focus on positive culture, and flexible responsibilities within a 10-month contract and summer pay.

Qualifications

• Possesses a current and valid State teaching credential in English, Math, Science and/or Special Education.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and in high school settings.
• Ability to implement a curriculum with positive behavioral and instructional strategies.
• Comfort with integrating technology as an educational tool.

Responsibilities

• Deliver science instruction aligned to program goals and state standards.
• Collaborate with staff to implement a consistent curriculum and program procedures.
• Monitor and assess student progress; adapt instruction to diverse learning styles.
• Maintain positive classroom management and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional strategies

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Science Teacher at Southwest Leadership Academy in Phoenix, Arizona

Southwest Leadership Academy is a school students can call “home”: a school where a rigorous, relevant curriculum and a relational instruction approach are essential to high academic achievement. Students will experience success, complete their high school studies and launch into the 21st century world of higher education and employment.

Paid Summers!
2025-2026 10-month contract
Pay: Salary Position

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accruesand more!ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: The Teacher is a member of the Education Department. Primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. Works collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program. Teachers report to the Vice Principals and/or Principal

To be considered you should:

• Possesses a current and valid State teaching credential in English, Math, Science and/or Special Education.


• Have related experience working with at-risk youth


• Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching


• Possess a knowledge of: Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.


• Various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high school aged youth.


• Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles.


• Effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff.


• Technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.


• Have the ability to: Establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas.


• Diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.


• Collaborate with staff to deliver a consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students.


• Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take the necessary action as outlined in the program procedures.


• Accept additional tasks as assigned including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.


• Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Science Teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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