26/27 SY University Paid Student Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a University Paid Student Teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. The candidate will assist teachers in curriculum delivery and enhance learning for all students. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and participating in staff development.

A strong knowledge of curriculum and excellent communication skills are essential. Candidates must be enrolled in a university teaching program and possess the ability to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university-paid student teaching program.
• Demonstrate knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with data analysis that informs instructional practices.
• Develop demonstration lessons with pre and post discussions.
• Participate collaboratively in instructional improvement.

Skills

Knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Enrolled in a University Paid Student Teaching Program

Job description

26/27 SY University Paid Student Teacher

Pendergast Elementary School District Districtwide - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5549612

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: University Paid Student Teacher

Location: School Sites

Term of Employment: Certified Calendar

Reports To: Mentor Teacher/Principal

Position Level: University Paid Student Teacher Coordinator

Date Approved: June 19, 2018

Summary: Under the direction of the supervising mentor teacher, the University Paid Student Teacher will support PESD teachers to ensure delivery of the written, taught, and tested curriculum using effective teaching practices identified by Pendergast School District and aligned to the TAP teacher evaluation instrument.

Job Goal: To provide support, monitor continuity, and promote the implementation of the written, taught, and tested curriculum across all grade levels to enhance learning for all students.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a University Paid Student Teaching Program
• Demonstrate knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
• Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment, including modeling effective teaching practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong organization and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to accept constructive feedback and reflect on professional practice and implement change when necessary
• Alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with data analysis that informs instructional practices and curriculum delivery.
• Develop demonstration lessons with pre and post discussions and analysis.
• Participate in planning with mentor teachers, implementing and evaluating adopted district-wide curriculum, instruction, assessments, and programs.
• Participate in PESD staff development.
• Participate collaboratively as a school leader in the area of instructional improvement.
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessment.
• Support teachers with Educator Goal Plan and District initiatives while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel. Evaluation of job performance is separate from course grades and may not align.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs; ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematics such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patti Tussey
• 3802 N. 91st Ave.
• Phoenix, Arizona 85037
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]