(South Mountain) 3rd Grade Teacher (November Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$46,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Valley Academy is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for its South Mountain community, with a November start. The teacher will provide instruction aligned with Arizona State Standards and school-adopted curriculum, instructional, and assessment practices. The role involves adapting instruction to students’ learning styles, abilities, and interests; monitoring progress and using assessment data to inform teaching; communicating learning goals and student progress to families; and maintaining a positive, effective classroom environment. The teacher will support student goals in 504 Plans and IEPs, supervise students, maintain required records, and participate in professional learning, school events, meetings, and parent conferences. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, flexible, reliable, and organized professional who communicates effectively, solves problems constructively, respects cultural differences, and serves as a positive role model. Sun Valley Academy is a charter school district serving Avondale and South Mountain. Its educational approach emphasizes academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing environment, while promoting diversity, inclusion, community partnerships, and sustainable practices. This is a full-time contract position offering an annual salary of $46,000–$52,000. Sun Valley Academy describes its environment as warm, caring, and supportive and offers smaller class sizes for teacher postings, opportunities to lead after-school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities. Physical requirements include classroom movement and supervision, lifting and moving objects, and other physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
CPR/First Aid certification.
At least one year of teaching experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write coherently and professionally and present information to others.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform basic math skills and functions and read a variety of manuals and documents.
Knowledge of office management procedures.
Ability to be responsible, flexible, reliable, and punctual; adapt to change; accept direction; and use positive problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including managing a classroom of young children safely and exerting the specified levels of force.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of Spalding, Beyond Textbooks, and data-driven instruction.
Arizona Teaching Certificate or reciprocal out-of-state certificate.
Master’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards.
Prepare and deliver grade-appropriate instruction that addresses different learning styles, abilities, and interests.
Use school-adopted curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, including Beyond Textbooks, Spalding, data submission, and testing protocols.
Assess student progress toward learning targets and provide feedback to students, parents or guardians, and administration.
Use available technology to enhance student learning.
Communicate learning goals to students and parents or guardians in a planned and organized manner.
Use school and state assessment data to inform instruction.
Establish positive classroom routines and procedures conducive to effective instruction.
Implement student goals outlined in 504 Plans and IEPs.
Participate in grade-level and school-wide professional learning activities.
Document and proactively attempt to resolve issues related to student behavior or attendance.
Reflect continually on teaching and professional practice.
Supervise classroom and other students in accordance with state laws.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by the school and law.
Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.
Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and colleagues; act as a positive role model; and respect cultural differences.
Follow the Teacher Handbook, including its dress code, policies, procedures, and confidentiality expectations.
Use office equipment and materials properly and safely, and perform other duties as assigned.