Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

Southside Community School currently seeking elementary school teachers for grades 2-4!

Southside Community School is a dynamic charter school located in southern Tucson, providing a supportive and challenging environment for students in daycare through 8th grade. As a Title I school, we are dedicated to empowering our community by providing a high-quality education to students who need it most. We offer free breakfast, lunch, and snacks, along with free daycare and all-day kindergarten. Our after-school program is also available until 5:00 P.M.

At Southside Community School, we believe in the power of collaboration and creativity to drive positive change. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of underperforming students. Our school community thrives on teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking, where teachers are encouraged to take initiative and contribute their ideas to shape the future of our students.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a small, tightly-knit community where every teacher plays a vital role in creating lasting change. If you are a collaborative, creative, solutions-driven educator, this is your chance to be a part of something impactful and rewarding. The work may be plenty, but the results are incredibly satisfying as you help shape the future of the next generation.

What We’re Looking For:
We seek passionate, enthusiastic, and flexible educators who are eager to step in and contribute to our mission. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, innovate within the classroom, and drive change in an environment that values your creativity and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Collaborative: You will work with a supportive team of educators who are committed to improving student outcomes.
• Creative & Solutions-Driven: We are looking for teachers who think outside the box and are excited to experiment with new strategies to help students succeed.
• Empathetic & Caring: We need someone who genuinely cares about students as individuals and is committed to helping them overcome challenges.
• Organized & Self-Driven: A strong work ethic and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Job Duties Include:

• Designing, planning, and implementing engaging lesson plans in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
• Assessing and responding to student performance through both formal and informal assessments.
• Managing and maintaining an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment.
• Actively participating in team collaboration and professional development activities.
• Tracking and maintaining accurate classroom attendance.
• Contributing to decision-making about student promotion and retention in partnership with administration and the governing board.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Classroom experience preferred but not required.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• A passion for innovative problem-solving and creative teaching.
• AZDPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• AEPA Elementary Education Subtests I and II.
• SEI Endorsement.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation.
• Prop 301 incentive bonus.
• Opportunities for summer work.
• Ongoing coaching and support.
• A collaborative and vibrant school culture.

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift, with after-school commitments

Company DescriptionMISSION:
Southside Community School is a free, non-profit, public charter school serving grades K-9. We work with the community and parents to foster academic excellence, community responsibility, cultural awareness, and a safe campus with a school-wide policy of non-violence.

ORIGINS:
Founded in 2001 by a local public prosecutor driven by a vision of making a positive impact on the community, Southside Community School strives to serve its members through its mission of non-violence and meaningful partnerships.

PHILOSOPHY:
Southside Community School (SCS) is committed to providing a positive, caring environment that ensures a quality education for each child. We will teach the important academic subjects, while nurturing the development and growth of the child. To ensure that each child is given access to a quality education at Southside Community School, the staff will:

Provide interesting classes, while maintaining high scholastic standards in alignment with state standards.
Help students develop their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, moral, and creative potential.
Provide appropriate resources for students with special needs.
Provide positive reinforcement for good choices.
Encourage all students to strive for the best, by maintaining high standards of excellence and accountability.
Encourage a sense of community, remembering that learning is a shared experience among the students, school staff, family, and the community.

VISION:
Southside Community School’s goal is to ensure the success of every child. We make children our top priority and provide a positive atmosphere for every child to grow and learn. We believe:

Every student can learn and achieve.
Children learn best in an atmosphere of trust and caring.
Every child must have opportunities to feel successful daily.
If children are “caught doing good” and praised, they model good behavior.
Children can be taught to take responsibility for the choices they make, accept the consequences, and be redeemed if they make mistakes or misbehave.

Company Description

MISSION:\r\nSouthside Community School is a free, non-profit, public charter school serving grades K-9. We work with the community and parents to foster academic excellence, community responsibility, cultural awareness, and a safe campus with a school-wide policy of non-violence.\r\n\r\nORIGINS:\r\nFounded in 2001 by a local public prosecutor driven by a vision of making a positive impact on the community, Southside Community School strives to serve its members through its mission of non-violence and meaningful partnerships.\r\n\r\nPHILOSOPHY:\r\nSouthside Community School (SCS) is committed to providing a positive, caring environment that ensures a quality education for each child. We will teach the important academic subjects, while nurturing the development and growth of the child. To ensure that each child is given access to a quality education at Southside Community School, the staff will:\r\n\r\nProvide interesting classes, while maintaining high scholastic standards in alignment with state standards.\r\nHelp students develop their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, moral, and creative potential.\r\nProvide appropriate resources for students with special needs.\r\nProvide positive reinforcement for good choices.\r\nEncourage all students to strive for the best, by maintaining high standards of excellence and accountability.\r\nEncourage a sense of community, remembering that learning is a shared experience among the students, school staff, family, and the community.\r\n\r\nVISION:\r\nSouthside Community School’s goal is to ensure the success of every child. We make children our top priority and provide a positive atmosphere for every child to grow and learn. We believe:\r\n\r\nEvery student can learn and achieve.\r\nChildren learn best in an atmosphere of trust and caring.\r\nEvery child must have opportunities to feel successful daily.\r\nIf children are “caught doing good” and praised, they model good behavior.\r\nChildren can be taught to take responsibility for the choices they make, accept the consequences, and be redeemed if they make mistakes or misbehave.