School:  Arizona Jewish Academy

Arizona Jewish Academy, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is a private, co-ed, Jewish High School with a rigorous dual curriculum of Judaic and college preparatory studies. Arizona Jewish Academy opened for the 2021-2022 year with a 9^th and 10^th grade and is rapidly looking to expand its faculty.

To learn more about Arizona Jewish Academy, please see our website at www.azjewishacademy.org

The Position: Full-Time High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Arizona Jewish Academy is searching for a highly dependable English and Language Arts Teacher to join our team in a full-time capacity.  Candidates will be expected to teach English and Language Arts to one class each in all four grades, with differentiation to include grade-level and honors- level coursework within the course.  Outstanding candidates should be effective, engaging, approachable, caring, and reliable.

Essential Job Functions:

• Course Instruction and Commitment to Professional Excellence
  • Willingness to formulate course curricula or implement existing course curricula
  • Delivering engaging lessons in a variety of disciplines within English and Language Arts 
  • Grading exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, and presentations, and contacting parents and other faculty members to discuss concerns and schedule interventions
  • Assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback to guide learning and growth
  • Providing extra support to struggling students and additional resources to those who display exceptional interest in English and Language Arts.
  • Regularly expanding educational networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities is desirable.
• Contributing to a Positive and Supportive School Culture:
  • Building personal relationships with all students that demonstrate respect and compassion
  • Using classroom management strategies and approaches to create and maintain a classroom environment of safety, respect, positivity, acceptance, and learning
  • Collaborating with colleagues when feasible to offer integrated learning opportunities, in order to enhance the instructional and institutional environment
  • Willingness to receive constructive feedback
• General Professionalism:
  • Keeping accurate student records
  • Maintaining reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Participating professionally in scheduled meetings as needed
  • Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Modeling professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community
  • Adhering to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
  • Supporting the Mission and Values of School
  • Availability on infrequent occasion to participate in prospective student events or back to school night

Required Qualifications: (Skills, experience, education/certification, etc.)

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a similar discipline
• Master’s Degree preferred in a relevant field and/or teaching credential in appropriate subject matter
• Experience teaching general and advanced high school English and Language Arts
• A passion for English and Language Arts and the ability to inspire students

Interested candidates should email Ariella Friedman at info@azjewishacademy.org with:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Current Resume
• List of 3 references with name, phone number, email address, and nature of the relationship (i.e. direct supervisor, Head of School, mentor, etc.)

About Arizona Jewish Academy

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