8th Grade ELA Teacher: East Tucson Campus

8th Grade ELA Teacher – East Tucson Campus

Join Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. as an 8th Grade ELA Teacher, providing a rigorous classical education based on the traditions of Western culture. This full‑time position is located on the East Tucson Campus.

• Mission: Offer a rigorously classical education that encourages independent thinking, critical analysis, and the instillation of morals and values.
• Safety: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe environment for scholars, staff, and guests.
• Civility: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.
• Community: Foster a community where stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected.
• Classical
  
  Education:
  
  Provide a scholar‑centered program with high expectations and virtues.

• Instruct 8th grade scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data‑driven decision‑making.
• Create daily lesson plans; participate in ongoing professional training sessions.
• Meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams to plan, conduct, and evaluate common unit assessments.
• Serve as a liaison with the Vice Principal, Deans, and Professional Development team.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments or a current Arizona or other state teaching certificate.
• One year of demonstrated teaching experience or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge of Classical curricula, Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, AzM2 data systems, Common Core Standards, Saxon Math, and Shurley English Language Arts program, or a willingness to learn.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision‑making and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution, communicate effectively with scholars, parents, and colleagues, and promote health and safety.
• Basic computer and office equipment proficiency.
• Physical ability to lift boxes and supplies as needed.

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior.
• Observe and evaluate scholars’ academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Prepare instructional materials based on the classical model and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities that encourage observation, questioning, discovery, and investigation.
• Instruct using whole‑class, small‑group, and individual approaches with methods such as EEI, Direct Instruction, Socratic Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry‑Based Learning, and Discovery Learning.
• Notify administrators of special‑needs scholars and collaborate with the Special Education instructor.
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and daily living skills to disabled scholars.
• Implement ELL strategies and develop curriculum maps under guidance of Administration.
• Assign and grade classwork, maintain scholar data books, and conduct formative and unit assessments.
• Confer with parents/guardians to resolve behavioral and academic issues, and provide guidance and resource recommendations.
• Maintain accurate scholar records as required by law.
• Prepare scholars for later grades and guide those with academic or social challenges.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, field trips, experiential activities, and extracurricular sponsorship.
• Use computers and audiovisual aids to supplement presentations.
• Attend professional development meetings, conferences, and workshops to improve skills.
• Assist in hall monitoring, drop‑off/pick‑up supervision, and other support duties as assigned.

• Self‑starter with an ownership attitude and strong sense of drive to meet goals.
• Shows initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to perform accurate work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and punctuality; works well with minimal…