Writing Junior High Teacher/Yearbook 2026-2027
Full-Time, Exempt | 2026�2027 School Year
Salary Range: $46,700+ (DOE)
Teach With Purpose. Empower Adolescents. Put Kids First.
Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Junior High Teacher who believes deeply in our Kids First mission. Junior high is a transformative stage�where students develop independence, confidence, and critical thinking�and we are looking for an educator who brings strong instructional practice, empathy, and high expectations to this pivotal age group.
This is an opportunity to join a school community committed to belonging, innovation, and academic excellence. If you are a collaborative problem solver with strong content knowledge, emotional intelligence, and a passion for guiding young adolescents through academic and personal growth, we want to meet you.
Base Salary: $46,700 + (DOE)
Experience Credit: Additional compensation for verified years of experience
This role requires regular communication, movement around the classroom, and the ability to stand, walk, bend, sit, and occasionally lift up to 20�50 pounds depending on task. The work environment is active, student-centered, and fast-paced.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
AJUSD is committed to providing a workplace that is accessible, inclusive, and supportive of individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs, activities, or employment practices.
If you are passionate about student success, committed to community partnership, and ready to teach with heart, innovation, and integrity, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Cactus Canyon Junior High.
The Apache Junction Unified School District expects and holds itself accountable for nothing less than excellence in everything we do. The district’s vision is driven by a deep-seated, honest commitment we have made to make sure our school system provides all students a quality opportunity to learn, within safe campuses, with the highest quality teachers, while participating in advanced and enriched courses that allow students to experience 21st Century Learning.
The driving force behind this vision is simple. Students graduating from Apache Junction Unified School District must be prepared to be competitive in a global community, a global community that demands our children be better prepared tomorrow than they are today. Our students are tomorrow’s doctors, contractors, software developers, teachers, leaders and parents. Today’s children are the men and women of tomorrow who will be responsible for making sure democracy flourishes and our nation remains strong.
In order to ensure that our students are successful in a global economy, our school system continues to evolve and improve. We constantly strive to adjust the way we work with our students, the way we hold ourselves accountable as we increase the level of expectation we have for ourselves and for our students. We are committed to improving the rigor in our classrooms, the resources and materials our teachers and students have to work with, the safety on our campuses and our relationships with the community. It is our responsibility to provide all students a quality educational experience; an educational experience that is well rounded and prepares our children to become members of our local, national, and global community.
