Explore STEM K-8 Teacher- Job #6614

Sierra Vista Unified School District; Stirling Junction (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Supplemental insurance options

Arizona State Retirement plan

Job summary

Sierra Vista Unified School District in Arizona seeks a STEM Elementary School Teacher for K-8 to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The role emphasizes integrating STEM across the curriculum and using inquiry-based approaches.

Responsibilities include delivering a STEM-focused curriculum, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with educators to strengthen the program. The district offers competitive salaries, holidays, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate.
• Experience with elementary-aged students in an educational setting.
• Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based learning in STEM.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction.
• Knowledge of PBIS or willingness to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inclusive STEM-focused classroom environment.
• Implement a STEM curriculum aligned with standards.
• Deliver interdisciplinary lessons across science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
• Utilize project-based and inquiry-driven instruction to foster curiosity.
• Integrate coding, robotics, and engineering principles into lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance the school's STEM program.
• Maintain accurate student records and uphold school policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Classroom management

Collaboration and organization

Empathy and patience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona K-8 Elementary Teaching Certificate

Tools

PBIS training

Technology integration

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching: K-8 School/ Explore STEM
  
• Date Posted:
  5/7/2026
  
• Date Available:
  Hiring Now
  

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team!
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * 12 Paid Holidays * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Instructional Coaches/Mentoring * 1 to 1 Technology Program

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Elementary School Teacher fosters a dynamic and engaging learning environment integrating interdisciplinary STEM concepts into the curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting
• Experience working with a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for future academic and career success in STEM fields, preferred
• Proficiency in integrating technology and digital tools into instruction
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student exploration and skill development in STEM.
• Implement a STEM-focused curriculum aligned with state and national educational standards.
• Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Deliver interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in engaging, age-appropriate ways.
• Utilize project-based learning (PBL) and inquiry-driven instruction to foster curiosity and exploration.
• Integrate technology, coding, robotics, and engineering principles into lessons.
• Use differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs.
• Work closely with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance the school's STEM program.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop cross-curricular connections.
• Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Work closely with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance the school's STEM program.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop cross-curricular connections.
• Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment, as applicable.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training to stay current on best practices in arts education.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• The teacher plans using the state's standards, the school's curriculum, data, and engaging and appropriate strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.
• The teacher uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning, to promote key skills, and to meet individual learning needs.
• The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
• The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
• The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, collaborates and communicates appropriately, and takes responsibility for personal professional growth that results in the enhancement of student learning.
• The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student progress.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary for student learning and safety. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor school building and classroom environment and ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, staff and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Classroom Teacher reports to the site administrator. The Classroom Teacher will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

VIEW TEACHER INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT

Human Resources - 515-2760 or [e-mail]

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.