Social Studies Teacher — Empower Minds & Communities

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Matched retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a certified classroom teacher to implement the district curriculum and create meaningful learning experiences. The position emphasizes maintaining a positive educational environment and meeting the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

You will follow district standards, work with families, use approved textbooks, incorporate higher-level thinking, collect student data, and support school goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Associate teacher, student teaching or practicum experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
• Utilizes district-adopted textbooks and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation.
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction.

Skills

Portrait of a Graduate

Instructional skills

Professional relationships

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona Teaching Certification

Student teaching or practicum experience

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a certified classroom teacher to implement the district curriculum and create meaningful learning experiences. The position emphasizes maintaining a positive educational environment and meeting the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

You will follow district standards, work with families, use approved textbooks, incorporate higher-level thinking, collect student data, and support school goals.