Seeking Middle Teacher at The Inspiration Academy

Are you an innovative and passionate educator looking for a unique teaching opportunity? The Inspiration Academy, a small K-12 private school in Fountain Hills, AZ, is seeking a dynamic middle school teacher to join our team! We offer a nurturing, student-centered environment where multi-age classes foster collaboration, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning.

About Us:

At The Inspiration Academy, we embrace a holistic approach to education, ensuring all students—regardless of learning differences—thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in personalized learning, hands-on exploration, and fostering a growth mindset in every child.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a versatile educator skilled in all academic areas, with a strong emphasis on math and science. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about working with students of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a passion for helping students reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes curiosity and self-confidence.
• Foster a strong classroom community where all students feel valued and included.
• Develop and implement differentiated instruction tailored to students’ unique learning styles and needs.
• Encourage exploration and critical thinking through hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons.
• Teach in a multi-age setting, facilitating learning in whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction.
• Utilize innovative and creative teaching methods to keep students actively engaged.
• Ensure effective classroom management with a calm, respectful, and structured approach.
• Communicate regularly with parents, partnering to support student growth.
• Organize learning centers, projects, and real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom.
• Assist with field trips, extracurricular activities, and student supervision.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to continually enhance teaching practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• A growth mindset and willingness to think outside the box in a non-traditional classroom setting.
• A strong belief that all students can succeed with the right support.
• An understanding of the connection between social-emotional learning and academic success.
• Patience, adaptability, and active listening skills to meet diverse student needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to connect with students and inspire them through passion and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to community-based learning and real-world application of academic concepts.

Requirements:

• A willingness to think outside-the-box and teach in a non-traditional classroom environment
• A firm belief that all students can learn and excel if given the appropriate support
• A recognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance, and an aspiration toward developing and teaching the whole child
• Patience for working with students of all ages and abilities
• Active listening skills to understand and adapt to student’s various needs and learning styles
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Creative teaching style that is based on active student engagement
• Ability to look beyond the walls of the classroom and get the students actively and meaningfully involved in the community
• Willingness to teach in a multi-age classroom environment with students from diverse backgrounds and levels of ability
• Understanding of and willingness to work with students with various learning strengths and challenges such as gifted, twice exceptional, attention deficit, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, speech impairments, hearing loss, learning delays, English language learners, and other strengths and challenges

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Teacher Certification
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification

If you are an inspiring educator who values a student-centered, inclusive, and hands-on learning environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today! Submit your resume and cover letter online.
Come be a part of a school that celebrates curiosity, embraces individuality, and nurtures the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders!