SUMMARYEffectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSArizona Elementary Certificate with Early Childhood Education Endorsement

ORArizona Early Childhood Education Certificate (Birth through 3rd Grade)

OR

Arizona Special Education Certificate with Early Childhood Education Endorsement

AND

CURRENT Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSExperience with Pre-K early learning standards implementations.Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino studentsBilingual (Spanish) endorsement ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED UPON HIRE:Provide proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test required is every 12 months of employmentCOMMENTS: 

Location: Multiple Locations - District-wide

FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.

WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)

CURRENT VACANCIES:

This is a list of current Early Childhood Teacher vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE and hours per day. The list is subject to change daily:

• C.E. Rose K-8 - Irvington & 12th Ave Area - 2 positions - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Erickson Elementary School - Stella & Mann Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours per day
• Grijalva Elementary School - Drexel & Mission Area - 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hour per day

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District. 

To view the full job description, please visit our website. 

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.