We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
Academies of Math and Science
2nd Grade Teacher – 2026–2027 School Year
Location: 7301 E Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
Compensation Range: $48,334.25 – $54,571.89 (DOE)
Start Date: Summer 2026
AMS is seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher for the AMS Power Campus in Mesa who is passionate about helping scholars deepen their reading comprehension, writing skills, and foundational mathematics knowledge.
This role focuses on strengthening literacy development while preparing students for increased academic rigor in upper elementary grades.
AMS teachers use data-driven instruction, structured classroom systems, and collaborative planning to ensure every scholar makes measurable academic progress.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Achievement
Deliver standards-aligned instruction using AMS curriculum frameworks.
Strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary development, writing, and foundational math skills.
Use student assessment data to inform instruction and interventions.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Classroom Culture & Student Development
Establish a structured, high-expectations classroom culture.
Implement PBIS strategies and proactive classroom management.
Support social-emotional learning and positive peer interactions.
Collaboration & Professional Growth
Participate in weekly PLCs and professional development sessions.
Collaborate with instructional coaches and grade-level teams.
Family Engagement
Maintain consistent communication with families about student progress and learning goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Education or Elementary Education
OR
Valid Arizona teaching certification in Elementary Education
OR
Minimum of three (3) years of K–12 teaching experience
Additional requirements include:
Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Commitment to serving diverse student communities
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!
We are a network of ten award-winning K-8 charter schools in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. The Academies of Math and Sciences serves under-represented communities to provide an advanced, college-preparatory education.
The flagship campus in Tucson has been named the highest performing Title I K-8 charter school with >70% F/R in the state of Arizona (out of 293 such schools).
We hire the best teachers and use the best methods, systems, and programs available to reach our mission of sending kids to college. Our program is built to provide motivated students in grades K-8 a top-quality education, enabling them to succeed in extremely competitive high school programs and ultimately, college. Each child’s success depends on us, and we are confident that we can reach all children who are willing to put in the effort to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.
To provide students the education they deserve and to provide the nation a generation prepared to deal with unsolved and new problems, join us. Help us to turn all students, regardless of their background or the neighborhood they live in, onto the path to college and a better life.
Let's improve education together.
