Teacher

Pathways in Education - Arizona, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Experiential learning trips

Team social events

Award functions

Job summary

Pathways In Education - Arizona, Inc. seeks a dedicated teacher to deliver instruction across core subjects at the Glendale center with a hybrid schedule (two days in Mesa, AZ and three days virtual).

The ideal candidate holds an Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education 6-12 certificate and a BA/BS degree. The role includes preparing curricula, counseling students, administering tests, maintaining records, and participating in school activities and community events.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education 6-12 certificate required.
• Provisional or Standard certificate preferred for teaching in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in multiple subjects using diverse teaching methods.
• Prepare course outlines following state curriculum requirements.
• Counsel students on academic progress and course selection.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss progress and plan.
• Administer tests and maintain attendance and transcripts.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, and community activities.

Skills

Teaching ability

Educational technology

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education 6-12 Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At Pathways In Education, we believe every student deserves a chance to succeed. Our mission is to help students develop the academic and personal skills they need to graduate with a high school diploma and prepare for college, a career, or any path they choose in the future. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive.

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of students by offering:

• Individualized Support: Personalized plans with 1:1 guidance from teachers and counselors.
• Blended Learning: A mix of online and in-person instruction for a tailored learning experience.
• Multiple Learning Styles: Curriculum options aligned with Arizona State Standards to fit different ways students learn.

Pathways In Education is looking for a Teacher with an Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 Certificate in a core subject to work at the Glendale center.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, technologies, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Prepare outlines for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assist pupils in selecting a course of study.
• Counsel students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, assess student work product and record results.
• Maintain attendance records, student files, and transcripts.
• Assist with State mandated student testing.
• Responsible for file maintenance in preparation for random, bi-monthly, and year-end audits.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Educational technology, digital teaching, or online teaching and/or learning experience or education preferred
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
• Superior organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database management.

Education and Experience:
BA/BS Degree
Arizona Provisional or Standard Secondary Education, 6-12 Certificate

Additional Information:
Yearly Pay Range: $63,000-$71,500, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
Location: Hybrid (2 days in Mesa, AZ and 3 days virtual)

Benefits and Perks:

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for full-time, credentialed Teachers.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401k plan.
• PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.
• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
• At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.

To learn more about our schools, visit us at http://az.pathwaysineducation.org/

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

PIE is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, and IL); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication.

Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one-on-one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees. Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.