SLAM! Arizona is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Kindergarten-1st Grade Elementary Teacher. Come join our team of outstanding educators dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students.
Qualifications:
- Arizona teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Passion for helping Title 1 and ESL students in underserved communities forge their way to post-secondary success
- Ability to pass a background check and obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management
- Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
- Strong background in curriculum and Arizona Standards
- Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
- Works well with students, staff, and the public
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work under deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
Benefits:
SLAM Arizona provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off program providing 11 days each year (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
- Performance-based pay and bonus structure
- Teacher retention bonuses for returning teachers
- Carry over or buy back of unused paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
- A large group health insurance plan with competitive rates and benefits
- Retirement benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person