--- title: 7th Grade Science Teacher description: 7th Grade Science Teacher at Paideia Academy | Tuition-Free Charter School in South Phoenix, K–12. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/7th-grade-science-teacher-at-paideiaacademy-01a16a01-d785-7654-9c9e-ee121c6c9e3d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Paideia Academy | Tuition-Free Charter School in South Phoenix, K–12 as 7th Grade Science Teacher in Phoenix, AZ. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mzn395.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Paideia Academy | Tuition-Free Charter School in South Phoenix, K–12 | | **Location** | Phoenix, AZ | | **Salary** | $50K/yr - $60K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Paideia Academy | Tuition-Free Charter School in South Phoenix, K–12. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Paideia Academy | Tuition-Free Charter School in South Phoenix, K–12. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $50,000 – $77,000 a year (median $62,000). ## Description Promotes and nurtures whole-child education of Paideia scholars by working collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders in planning and tailoring courses of study; using relevant data in monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; supporting the Leader In Me character program; and providing a safe environment conducive to learning. Duties: • Works collaboratively with parents, fellow educators, and campus leaders in nurturing the scholar to whole-child – body, mind, heart, spirit – excellence. • Utilizes the Paideia curriculum to plan and deliver excellent lessons according to the Paideia philosophy, curriculum map and guidelines, and state requirements: o Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum – Collaborate with fellow educators in lesson planning and following all curriculum maps o Excellent Lessons grounded in Didactic instruction – post learning objectives, teach embedded vocabulary, teach to the objective, use guided practice, check for understanding, give independent practice, and provide closure o Authentic Literacy – Unprecedented amounts of reading, writing, and discussion grounded in evidence from fiction/non-fiction texts across the disciplines to include rich amounts of scholar collaboration and intellectual dialog facilitated by open-ended questions within Bloom’s taxonomy of higher order thinking skills within the methods of intellectual coaching, shared inquiry and the Paideia Seminar • Maintains and uses timely and relevant data to monitor, assist, correct, and grade scholar learning activities by preparing assignments and tests within the framework of the Paideia philosophy; administers academy assessments and standardized tests in accordance with school policies and state law; consults and collaborates with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of low academic achievement, learning disabilities, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse. • Creates and maintains healthy classroom culture through clear and consistent procedures, mindfulness practice and restorative consequences. • Creates and maintains a safe, secure, and healthy classroom environment by adhering to The Paideia Academy school -wide and classroom guidelines as outlined in the Curriculum Guide and “Teach Like a Champion” text. • Provides vigilant monitoring of halls, restrooms, labs, lunchroom, playground areas and any other school-related area of operation. • Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reports on all elements of scholar development by holding regular parent-teacher conferences. • Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Skills/Qualifications: - Bachelor degree (Elem Ed preferred), SEI Certified; Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card - Excellent experience in teaching and working with diverse students in the field of Elementary Education unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program - Experience teaching struggling scholars of diversity and trauma - Working knowledge of Arizona state standards – All areas of Elementary Education - Ability to take and utilize feedback to improve teaching skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment - Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge scholars and maintain an orderly classroom environment - Demonstrated expertise in elementary education instruction - Strong sense of personal accountability for scholar achievement - Belief that all scholars should be held to high academic and content standards - Ability to communicate effectively with scholars, parents, and other staff members - Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic - Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence - Problem solving ability ## Skills - Learning Disabilities - Reflexion - Work Ethic - Teaching - Fingerprint Clearance Card - Problem Solving - Lesson Planning - Guided Practice - Embedded Systems - Instructional Design - Human Resources - Elementary Education (Grades K-6) ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [K-12 Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/k-12-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Science Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/k-12-education/science-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Arizona](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 55592 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [Phoenix, AZ](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona/phoenix?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15408 jobs ## Related pages - [Arizona](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 55592 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17376 jobs - [Phoenix, AZ](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona/phoenix?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15408 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)