Portable Practical Educational Preparation PPEP INC

English Teacher - Douglas

TUCSON, AZPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Portable Practical Educational Preparation PPEP INC

  • Job overview

    The English Teacher at PPEP INC teaches academic skills aligned with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, mentoring students to prepare them for employment or further education.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The teacher plans lessons, mentors students, monitors progress, maintains a productive classroom environment, participates in assessments and school improvement, and collaborates with staff to support student success.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's degree, current Arizona K-12 Teaching Certificate or equivalent qualification, and a valid IVP DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card; preferred experience includes one year teaching at-risk children.

Company overview

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, Inc. (PPEP, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 in Arizona, dedicated to improving the quality of life for underserved communities, particularly migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The organization provides a wide range of services, including education, job training, affordable housing, behavioral health services, and economic development programs. PPEP, Inc. generates funding through federal and state grants, private donations, and partnerships with other organizations. Its history is rooted in addressing social and economic disparities, and it has grown into a multifaceted organization with a mission to empower individuals and communities through practical and accessible resources.

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  • Tailor your resume to highlight your experience and skills in teaching English, emphasizing your familiarity with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards and ability to mentor at-risk students effectively.

  • Showcase your capability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage a classroom environment that models workplace behavior, and use data-driven approaches to improve student outcomes, including experience with assessments like ACT and AZSci.

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  • Connect with current educators or staff members in the teaching division at PPEP INC on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about their experience mentoring students or how they integrate career planning into classroom instruction.

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