St. Michael’s School, in central Tucson, is seeking an Upper School Language Arts classroom teacher for grade 7-8 to begin full-time in August 2025. Candidates for teaching in our Upper School will join a talented faculty and will work with students who are bright, motivated, and caring in a small-class setting.

Upper School teaching faculty at St. Michael’s play a vital role in shaping students' academic, social, and spiritual growth. Through a challenging and enriching experience in the fifth through eighth grades, our students build a strong foundation that prepares them for success in high school, college, and beyond.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: Develop, implement, and oversee curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the seventh and eighth-grade French language program.
• Classroom Environment: Foster a supportive, engaging, and well-managed classroom that encourages active participation.
• Classroom Culture: Establish and maintain an atmosphere of trust, fairness, consistency, and mutual respect.
• Assessment & Feedback: Utilize formative and summative assessments to provide clear, timely, and meaningful feedback to students and their parents.
• School Engagement: Participate in school-sponsored events and engage with students beyond the classroom setting.

Reporting and Evaluation
All faculty members teaching grades 5-8 report directly to the Upper School (5-8) Division Director and undergo an annual evaluation, scheduled in coordination with the Division Head and the Head of School.

All interested candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or in content area (advanced study and/or Master’s degree is preferred), an Arizona teaching license (we will consider other state licenses) and two or more years of classroom teaching experience.

Desired Expertise and Experience:

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues, sound instructional and planning pedagogy, and openness to growth
• Maintain a structured, engaging, and challenging learning environment within a student-centered classroom.
• Exhibit strong collaborative skills and ability to work closely with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Understand and effectively employ research-based practices for literacy and mathematics instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of student data and assessments to inform instructional planning consistent with curricular goals; effectively use both formative and summative assessment practices that lead to clear, timely, and accurate feedback to students and their parents

About St. Michael's School

St. Michael’s School in Tucson, Arizona, is an Episcopal, parish-affiliated, TK-8 co-educational day school enrolling approximately 300 students. Located 20 minutes from downtown Tucson in the Harold Bell Wright neighborhood, the historical eight-acre campus was originally designed by the renowned Tucson architect Josias Joesler, and is shared with St. Michael and All Angels Church. Our historic campus offers a unique setting, where students and faculty alike demonstrate a sense of energy, imagination, and collaboration. St. Michael’s School has nurtured the hearts and minds of students since 1960. As an integral part of St. Michael and All Angels Parish, the School expects and promotes the individual’s active commitment to personal integrity, service, and academic excellence. The St. Michael’s School community reflects the values of the Episcopal Church and as such embraces cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and religious diversity. At St. Michael’s, everyone seeks a broader perspective—an expanded understanding of each other, our community, and the larger world. St. Michael’s is open and inclusive of all religious traditions and embraces diversity as a value to be sought, inclu...ding in its employment practices. St. Michael’s School is accredited by and a member of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES) and a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). St. Michael’s School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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