Position Overview
San Tan Charter School is seeking a high-performing, student-centered 3rd Grade Teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is not a traditional teaching role. Our educators are leaders who bring content to life, build meaningful relationships, and drive measurable academic outcomes while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence.
Why San Tan Charter School
At San Tan, our teachers are the heartbeat of our campus. We believe in:
- Collective Teacher Efficacy – We win together
- High Expectations + Strong Relationships
- Student Engagement as the driver of achievement
- A culture where teachers are empowered to “play free” within clear expectations
We are proud to be known as the Best Small School in the East Valley, and our team reflects that standard every day.
Responsibilities
- Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned science instruction aligned to Arizona standards
Instructional Expectations
- Strong emphasis on hands-on learning, labs, and student inquiry
- Ability to make science relevant, engaging, and connected to real-world applications
- Proven ability to drive high levels of student engagement and accountability
- Commitment to building foundational knowledge for high school science success
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Science, or related field
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to teach middle school science content effectively
Preferred:
- 3+ years of classroom experience
- Strong background in literacy education
- Experience with lab-based instruction and classroom management at the middle school level
- Demonstrated success with student achievement data
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and education
- Performance-based incentives and stipends
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Opportunities for leadership and advancement
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for educators who:
- Bring energy, passion, and urgency to the classroom
- Hold students to a high academic bar
- Build strong relationships with students and families
- Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Are committed to leaving things better than they found them
- Design engaging, hands-on, inquiry-based lessons and labs
- Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Use formative and summative data to drive instruction and improve outcomes
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, including advanced and struggling learners
- Maintain a structured, engaging, and academically focused classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional strategies
- Communicate regularly with parents and stakeholders regarding student progress
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives
- Contribute to campus culture through events, clubs, and student activities
Pay: $45,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
