Synchronous HS (Live-Online) Social Studies Teacher

As the leader in online education since 2001, Primavera is dedicated to providing every high school, middle school, and elementary school student in Arizona an accredited, structured, and personalized education in a virtual environment. Our dynamic teammates and leaders foster a creative, forward-thinking work environment, along with a strong supportive culture. Members of the Primavera team are committed to student success through our rigorous and relevant curriculum, supporting staff, and interactive technology.

If you are bright and highly motivated, why wait to join our team?

Primavera is seeking a dynamic individual to join our innovative team as a full-time Synchronous Teacher - Social Studies.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Design and deliver daily (Synchronous) live lessons that are engaging, and include developmentally appropriate instruction based on state standards and best practices
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Create a safe, respectful and inclusive virtual classroom environment

• Work collaboratively with instructional team of teachers and tutors to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program and acts as the primary point of contact for parents/guardians/students

• Evaluate student work and data in collaboration with the instructional team to drive daily live lessons: regularly gather and analyze data from both formative and summative assessments to glean insight into how well students are understanding and mastering the material and adjust instruction, support, and intervention accordingly

• Grade and provide developmental feedback
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the student learning experience by participating in professional learning and weekly meetings with instructional/grade level and/or content area collaborative teams
• Establish rapport with students and their families while expressing the importance of consistent attendance and engagement to meet learning objectives
• Assist with administering standardized assessments locally and within the state of Arizona
• Attend all school sponsored activities
• Additional duties as needed

School-wide skills, abilities, and expectations:

• Properly document issues, concerns, and important information concerning students and their families in the Student Information System (SIS)
• Enforce school policies, rules, and procedures in the virtual classroom and at in-person school-related activities
• Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions, and attire

• Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers
• Acknowledge and accept direction from leadership

• Display the ability to rationally and objectively solve problems

• Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, co-workers, and the general public
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Maintain positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally
• Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently
• Display excellent planning and organizational skills
• Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas
• Embrace a culturally diverse environment
• Adapt to change while conveying professionalism
• Establish work priorities and work independently without supervision

Job Specific Skills/Abilities:

• Must be computer proficient in order to focus on student learning rather than the tools of instruction
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Products, Canvas Learning Management System, and internet-based applications

• Maintain knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education and digital learning environments

• Displays excellent digital skills and the ability to facilitate learning and community within a digital environment
• Ability to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth

• Demonstrate a proven track record of success improving student outcomes
• Ability to deliver dynamic and engaging synchronous sessions using real world examples

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Arizona 6-12 Teacher Certification Required
• Highly qualified in Social Studies
• Current valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching experience at the secondary education level preferred
• Experience in online education preferred
• Must be able to work onsite in Chandler, AZ or Rexburg, ID

Environmental Conditions:  Usual office setting. 

The company will provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.