Elementary Teacher at Academies of Math & Science - Tucson AZ
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The Academies of Math & Science are seeking highly-motivated and intelligent teachers who are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. We are among the highest-performing schools in Arizona, with 13 years of proven results. Our flagship school, the Academy of Math & Science (AMS), is ranked the #1 Title I school in Pima county serving grades K-8. We serve a population with more than 75% of students in low-income households. Our statement of impact is simple and bold: to put a college prep school in every community in the nation.
You could be our next great teacher.
Our current and future top-performers will answer these questions with an emphatic “YES!”:
- Are you fiercely dedicated to helping at-risk students forge their way to a college education?
- Do you believe that setting high expectations for students (academically and behaviorally) sets them up for success?
- Do you go the extra mile to ensure that your students don’t just know how to Google the answer, but actually gain relevant knowledge and skills in the subject matter?
- Do you believe in the importance of a balanced education with a STEM focus in addition to arts, humanities, and character development?
- When faced with a problem that seems insurmountable, do you relentlessly work towards a solution?
- Are you data-driven, and do you value quantitative results as a measure of your success?
Our culture is unparalleled.
We value feedback from every member of our team. We believe that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and succeed in bigger and better ways. We believe that teaching is a science, based on research and evidence. We believe that student assessments give us quantifiable elements that are crucial to improving their education. We believe that great people make great organizations – an amazing system, manual, and curriculum can only succeed with an amazing team to drive it forward.
Are we the school you’ve been dreaming of?
Then send us the following:
- A detailed resume demonstrating your experience and accomplishments
- A cover letter that describes your ideal school’s culture and environment, as well as your personal teaching mission & philosophy
As a charter network driven by data and results, we value evidence of content knowledge in our teachers and staff. Therefore, please be prepared to complete an online assessment as the next step of the application process.
Want to learn more?
Check out our websites and feel free to email us with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
(Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, we are unable to take phone calls regarding resume submissions. Thanks for understanding!)