Elementary Teacher - Math 8th Grade

Position Type: Teacher – Elementary School PreK-8 / Elementary – General Education

Date Posted: 3/5/2026

Location: Sunset Heights Elementary School – Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Certified Teacher

Supervisor: Principal at assigned location

Term of Employment: 9 months

Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Algebra
1. Become a difference maker and bring your creativity and innovation to the classroom! Our teachers help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women prepared to shape tomorrow.

Student Success – Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential

• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans
• Document and share student grades and evaluations

Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.

• Foster positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community members

Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Other duties as assigned.

A valid intern, provisional, or standard Arizona Teaching Certificate; or possess the necessary qualifications to become certified in the state of Arizona. Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid government issued
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions

Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package that can help increase your financial security, advance professionally, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We also participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Some of the benefits offered include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, a Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, and discounts on many other services.

Postings current as of 3/7/2026