1st Grade Teacher 26/27 (Anticipated)

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District in Tempe, AZ seeks an Elementary Teacher with Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification to deliver high-quality instruction and support student literacy and SEI needs where possible.

The role requires IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card and adherence to the district calendar for the 2026-27 school year; eligibility for literacy endorsement timelines will apply.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification is required.
• SEI endorsement is preferred.
• Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Education

Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP Level One)

SEI endorsement preferred

Job description

Job Description: The Teacher is distinguished from other classes by the focus on educating students through classroom instruction as well as through specialized education and skills development programs in schools and throughout the District as Teacher Specialists.
Complete Job Description Link: Teacher
Job Qualifications: Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification Required. SEI endorsement preferred.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
Employment Information: 2026-27 school year; 194 work days (216 day teacher calendar)
Salary link: Certified
Future Requirement: Literacy Endorsement (unless you hold a Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement)
Timeline

• Teachers who were certified on or before 8/1/2025 have until 8/1/2028 to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who certify after 8/1/2025 will have 3 years from certificate issuance to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who graduate from AZ colleges in 2025 should have completed the coursework and should have the certificate on their licenses.

Additional Information can be found on the FAQ page of the AZ Dept of Ed.