Fine Arts Teacher (K-8th Grade) AMS South Mountain (2026-2027 School Year)

AMS Schools•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Academies of Math and Science (AMS), a network of high-performing K–8 public charter schools, is seeking a Fine Arts Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is based at AMS South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. The teacher will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and support students’ academic achievement, foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. AMS teachers work collaboratively, maintain structured and positive classroom environments, and use data to guide instructional decisions. The position also involves family communication, parent-teacher conferences, professional development, and participation in school-wide improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a relevant content area; OR valid Arizona teaching certification in a relevant subject area; OR at least three years of K–12 teaching experience.
Strong classroom management skills.
Pass required background checks and obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Commitment to serving Title I and multilingual communities.
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven instructional mindset.
Collaboration, professionalism, and initiative in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous instruction aligned to AMS curriculum frameworks and standards.
Differentiate instruction for students performing above and below grade level.
Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instructional planning and interventions.
Build foundational reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
Establish and maintain a structured, positive, high-expectations classroom environment.
Implement PBIS and preventative intervention strategies.
Support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
Participate in weekly professional development and professional learning communities.
Collaborate with grade-level teams and instructional leaders to improve teaching practices.
Contribute to school-wide systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress.
Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home-school partnerships.