Highly Effective Math and Financial Literacy Teacher

Job Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate endorsement(s).
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices.
• Ability to provide verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• This individual will exhibit the skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across disciplines such as Algebra I, Algebra II,  Geometry, or Economics/Financial Literacy. 
• Experience utilizing the National Standards for Financial Literacy in lesson planning, instruction, and facilitation, or willingness to learn.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Reports to: Building Principal
Work Hours: 8 hours/day (7:00 am–4:00 pm)

• Teachers may supervise students in hallways, cafeterias, and outdoor spaces.
• Normal 8-hour workdays, except parent-teacher conferences, professional development, and extracurricular activities may extend work hours.
• Engaging with diverse students, managing classroom behavior, and addressing learning differences.
• Teachers often spend long hours standing and walking around the classroom or school premises.
• May need to lift books, teaching materials, and classroom supplies weighing 20 lbs. or more at times.

Relational Responsibilities

• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
• Works with parents and school personnel to provide an appropriate education for each student.
• Holds the belief that all students can and will learn at high levels when given the appropriate levels of support and encouragement.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Develops students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and classroom management techniques.
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as schoolwide learning goals, in the 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 methods of instruction.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists).
• Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
• Integrates leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement.
• Produces, utilizes, and maintains student records related to student achievement, attendance, and discipline.
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning.
• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns.
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students.
• Establishes, supports, and administers positive classroom management.
• Assists with other assigned duties, as appropriate, in support of Meridian Preparatory Academy.
• Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
• Adapting mathematics curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.

Culture & Climate Expectations

• Positively influences students’ ability to plan for postsecondary ventures, including career, trade, and/or college.
• Embraces a diverse student and staff population.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Engages in professional growth activities to increase job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s instructional program and overall goals.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to the MPA Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and positive community impact.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extracurricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.

How to Apply

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Please provide:

• A resume,
• A copy of an IVP Fingerprint Card, and
• Transcripts.

Please also provide complete reference information for each reference, including name, phone number, address, and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of Meridian Preparatory Academy, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person, regardless of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.