What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Glendale) Technology Teacher for the 2026-2027 SY (July Start) position at Sun Valley Academy?
Technology Teacher
Location: Glendale
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $40,000-50,000 annually
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
As the Technology Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students build essential digital literacy and technology skills while fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment. Reporting to the Campus Principal, you will design and facilitate lessons in computer use, keyboarding, and other technology applications, ensuring students develop both practical skills and responsible digital citizenship.
In Your Role, You Will
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.
What We Offer You
At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Benefits
Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY BELOW:
https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/
ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
Location: Glendale
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $40,000-50,000 annually
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
As the Technology Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students build essential digital literacy and technology skills while fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment. Reporting to the Campus Principal, you will design and facilitate lessons in computer use, keyboarding, and other technology applications, ensuring students develop both practical skills and responsible digital citizenship.
In Your Role, You Will
- Create and implement lesson plans that accommodate different learning styles, skill levels, and interests, aligned with the school's guidelines.
- Provide instruction to individual students and small groups, reinforcing concepts and supporting skill mastery.
- Supervise student activities in the computer lab, maintaining safety, ethical behavior, and effective classroom management.
- Use professional discretion and judgment in handling student behavior and managing classroom operations.
- Support teachers and staff by assisting with technology integration across the curriculum.
- Participate in other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Operate office equipment and technology safely and effectively.
- Perform basic math and problem-solving functions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, instructions, and documents.
- Present information clearly to students, staff, and parents.
- Knowledge of office management procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and collaborative skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other educational technology tools.
- Associate's Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Education, or a related field.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (in-person course required).
- Experience working with school-age children.
- Experience managing computer labs and assisting users with technology.
- Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Education, or a related field.
- Arizona Teaching Certificate, or Reciprocal Out-of-State Certificate.
- One year of teaching experience, ideally in technology or STEM.
- Technology-related certifications (Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, or similar).
- Positions in this classification typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Employees may occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force, frequently exert up to 20 pounds, and constantly exert up to 10 pounds to move objects.
- Employees must be able to manage a classroom of students safely at all times.
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.
What We Offer You
At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Benefits
Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY BELOW:
https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/
ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000