About The Role

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math and Science

Kindergarten Teacher

Location: 1557 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

Start Date: 2026–2027 School Year
Compensation Range: $44,770. – $50,550.80 annually (DOE)

Position Overview

Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of high-performing K–8 public charter schools committed to academic excellence, college readiness, and equitable access to high-quality education for students in historically underserved communities.

AMS is seeking a passionate and student-centered Kindergarten Teacher to provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction while creating a strong academic and social foundation for our youngest scholars. The ideal candidate will foster curiosity, independence, and a love of learning while helping students develop foundational literacy, mathematics, social-emotional, and classroom readiness skills.

AMS teachers are collaborative professionals who believe all scholars can achieve at high levels through structured instruction, strong classroom culture, and consistent data-driven decision-making.

This role requires a teacher who is committed to supporting students in Title I communities while maintaining high academic expectations and creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Achievement

Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction aligned with Arizona Academic Standards and AMS curriculum frameworks.
Provide developmentally appropriate instruction in early literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of all learners.
Utilize formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional planning and targeted interventions.
Foster curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and independence.
Maintain accurate student records, grades, and progress monitoring documentation.

Classroom Culture & Student Support

Establish and maintain a structured, positive, and high-expectations classroom environment.
Implement PBIS and proactive classroom management strategies to promote student engagement and positive behavior.
Support students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental growth.
Teach and reinforce classroom routines, expectations, independence, and positive peer interactions.
Build strong relationships that encourage student confidence, responsibility, and success.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

Participate in weekly professional development, coaching cycles, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, interventionists, and school leadership.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives focused on continuous improvement and student achievement.
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective instructional practice.

Family Engagement

Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and academic goals.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain positive partnerships with families.
Support family engagement through school events, conferences, and ongoing communication.
Provide families with strategies and resources to support learning and development at home.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements

Valid teaching certification in Elementary Education or a related subject area; OR
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; OR
Minimum of three (3) years of K–8 teaching experience.

Additionally, candidates must

Demonstrate strong classroom management and instructional planning skills.
Show commitment to serving Title I schools and multilingual learner communities.
Utilize data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, flexibility, and initiative.
Pass required background checks and obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.