Junior High Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools

Junior High Teacher at Legacy Traditional Schools shaping the futures of over 27,000 students in Arizona. Engaging students in meaningful learning experiences while upholding educational values.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeMaricopa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing instructional activities tailored to diverse student needs, utilizing effective communication and collaboration skills to foster a positive learning environment. Holds a valid teaching certificate and SEI endorsement, ensuring compliance with educational standards.

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Bachelor's DegreeValid SEI Endorsement/CertificationCurrent Teaching CertificateInstructional Resource ModificationEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Instructional Activities ImplementationDirect Instruction TechniquesCurricular AssessmentRecord Keeping ProceduresStudent Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProfessional Standards ModelingEffective CommunicationTime ManagementStudent Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Teaching CertificateSEI Endorsement/Certification

Industry Keywords

Primary EducationStudent GrowthLearning StylesSpecial NeedsEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
Participate in training and staff meetings.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and coordinating meetings as needed.
Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
Be active in the role when light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
Participate in events outside of normal hours.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Valid SEI Endorsement/Certification or ability to obtain
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
A current teaching certificate from within the state position is located.

Benefits

Comp & perks

industry-leading pay
rewards
referral bonuses
paid time-off
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
discounted onsite childcare
student enrollment priority
retirement plans
training
mentoring
tuition reimbursement