Kindergarten Teacher (AMS-Power) 2026-2027

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 Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at its AMS Power Campus in Mesa, Arizona. The teacher will help students develop foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a structured, engaging classroom that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. AMS teachers collaborate with colleagues and use structured instruction, strong classroom culture, and data-informed teaching practices to support students’ achievement.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following: a bachelor’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education; valid Arizona teaching certification in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education; or at least three years of K–12 teaching experience.
Demonstrate strong classroom management and instructional planning skills.
Pass required background checks and obtain an IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Show commitment to serving Title I and multilingual communities.
Demonstrate a data-driven approach to instruction and student support.
Exhibit collaboration, professionalism, and initiative in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using the AMS curriculum and Arizona academic standards.
Build foundational skills in early literacy, phonics, writing, and mathematics.
Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instructional planning and student interventions.
Differentiate instruction for students performing above and below grade level.
Use engaging instructional strategies that promote participation, exploration, and early critical thinking.
Establish and maintain a structured, positive classroom environment with high expectations.
Implement PBIS and proactive classroom management strategies.
Support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
Foster kindness, responsibility, and a love of learning in the classroom.
Participate in weekly professional development and professional learning communities (PLCs).
Collaborate with grade-level teams and instructional leaders to strengthen instructional practices.
Contribute to school-wide systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with AMS instructional priorities.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom expectations.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home–school partnerships.
Support family engagement initiatives that promote student success.