Job Description:

Primary Job Location:

Desert Heights Charter Schools
5821 West Beverly Lane
Glendale, AZ 85306

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify the learning needs of individual children
• Plan and deliver instruction based on the needs of individual students
• Provide learning environments that are stimulating where the children can develop their potential and experience growth
• Help students gain the appropriate attitude, skills and knowledge
• Use evaluation tools as tests to evaluate the progress of the students
• Communicate the student's progress to parents and the school's administration 
• Serve as a mentor and role model to students
• Organize, direct, and supervise parent volunteers and paraprofessionals within the classroom
• Supervise an after school activity/club
• Attend professional development as required by Administration
• Provide for the functional needs of students
• Assign and grade homework and classwork, provide feedback to students
• Prepare, administer and grade assignments and tests with an aim of evaluating the progress of student's toward Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards
• Maintain accurate student records
• Prepare and implement remedial sessions or interventions for students performing below grade level
• Prepare course outlines and objectives
• Enforce school administration policies
• Provide learning resources and materials
• Plan and supervise students on field trips
• Provide adequate supervision of students within the classroom and other areas on campus
• Adhere to Arizona sanitation and safety regulations

Job Skills and Specifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must love working with children
• Creative, imaginative and energetic
• Patient and resourceful 
• Superior organizational and leadership skills

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or 3 or more years of relevant experience in teaching
• Early Childhood Education Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certified 
• Obtain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & 401k
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job Type: Full-time