Highly Qualified Educators (K-12) 2026/2027 SY
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
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Job Description
High-Quality Educators (K–12) 2026–2027 School Year
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
At Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, we engage, embrace, and empower every scholar, every voice, every day.
We are currently seeking highly qualified, mission-driven educators for the 2026–2027 school year across Kindergarten through Grade 12, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the secondary level.
We are being intentional in our search for strong instructional leaders who are prepared to teach within their certified content areas and, when needed, across appropriate grade bands in alignment with student needs and school design.
Who We Are
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools exists to create a vibrant, supportive local ecosystem through education. Our scholars are academically sound, technologically savvy, culturally competent, and sustainability-conscious.
We believe:
Healthy relationships fuel academic risk-taking.
Explicit literacy instruction is foundational.
Mastery and graduation are byproducts of scholar agency.
Growth mindset applies to adults as much as scholars.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking educators who:
Hold appropriate Arkansas licensure in their content area(s)
Demonstrate deep content expertise (including AP-level rigor where applicable)
Are prepared to teach across grade levels within their certification area when student needs require it
Deliver explicit, research-based instruction
Use data to inform planning and intervention
Foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration
Believe in building scholar agency — not just compliance
Thrive in a collaborative, feedback-rich culture of continuous improvement
We are strategically identifying highly effective educators who are adaptable, skilled in vertical alignment, and prepared to contribute meaningfully across our K–12 continuum.
Responsibilities May Include:
Teaching assigned courses aligned to Arkansas Academic Standards
Delivering Advanced Placement coursework (for qualified secondary candidates)
Contributing to cross-grade content alignment
Participating in professional learning communities
Supporting literacy integration across disciplines
Engaging families as partners in scholar growth
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated record of student growth
Experience teaching AP or dual credit courses (secondary applicants)
Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
Experience in data-driven instructional planning
Commitment to culturally responsive teaching
What You’ll Find at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools:
A mission-centered school community
Clear academic expectations
Professional growth rooted in feedback and reflection
Collaborative leadership
Scholars who are challenged to think, solve, and communicate at high levels
If you are a high-performing educator who is ready to activate scholar potential and contribute to a dynamic, growing K–12 charter school network, we encourage you to apply.
Job Requirements:
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required