Middle Grades Microschool Teacher

Position Description :

Responsible for the facilitation of educational curriculum and student success at the microschool concept called Spark Community Schools. Uses a blend of technology-based and teacher-led lessons to ensure mastery of content. Throughout the school week, supports students with Social Emotional Learning, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Project-Based Learning.

Helps cultivate a learning environment where students can be curious, independent, productive, and kind. Creates a safe-space where students are honored and valued for who they are. Assists students attending microschools with learning, supporting students where they are. Works in our microschool setting with approximately ten to fifteen Kindergarten-12th grade students. Supports individual student needs with creativity and innovation while respecting all students and families and their access to quality education. Uses high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques to engage students in learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leads a blended-age classroom of 10-15 students for 35 hours per week, 180 instructional days and 10 Professional Development days, working a total of 190 days.
• Maintains an environment of safety and inclusion.
• Guides students’ individualized learning needs.
• Supports small group activities.
• Monitors student academic progress.
• Communicates with parents and families.
• Motivates students to be excited about learning.
• Encourages student-led experiential learning.
• Manages student behavior in a supportive and kind way.
• Collaborates with other Team Members.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Experience using a computer and online tools (email, websites, video streaming, etc.)
• Ability to pass a Level 1 background check, drug screening, and obtain an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Good judgment, discretion, confidentiality
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate highly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
• Experience working with children (coaching, mentoring, childcare, teaching, volunteering, etc.) highly preferred