Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Full-time

Minimum entry: $58,000.00

Potential compensation in addition to base salary: up to $5,400 in stipends

Certified, teachers new to district: 203 workdays; returning teachers: 201 workdays

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Available annually

$400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified similar experience in the last 10 years, max $2,800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

$1,250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate level credits: BA +96 hours max, MA +96 hours max, $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's

The Classroom Teacher guides students toward achieving their full potential by transforming district curriculum standards into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through effective instruction and specialized assignments, the teacher promotes academic growth and personal development. This role upholds Chandler Unified School District’s mission and vision by fostering an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment that challenges and empowers all learners.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education required to obtain AZ Teaching Certification
• Appropriately Certified for teaching position: AZ Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• SEI endorsement coursework completed
• K-5 Literacy endorsement
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well‑planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepares and delivers instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and students with special needs
• Creates lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Uses available technology to enhance learning
• Uses district and state assessment data to improve instruction and places students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitates instruction based on current research‑based best practices
• Effectively implements Individual Education Plans
• Establishes classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participates in team reviews concerning the academic progress of low‑performing students
• Documents and resolves issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflects on teaching and strives to improve professional competence
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school‑sponsored activities
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Participates in the intervention process at sites
• Participates in school‑wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences
• Participates in school and District initiatives
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments
• Meets any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision‑making model as well as an effective morale‑enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non‑negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence…