Rewarding Careers at Western School of Science and Technology
Who are we?
Western School of Science and Technology is built on our core values of achievement, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility, and Relevance, and our employees are considered key members of our team. Each and every one of our team members contribute to the overall success of Western School of Science and Technology. Becoming apart of our team means you will receive great benefits, paid time off, a place you can work and live close to home, and teammates who have years of experience to guide you and help ingrain the mission, vision, and values of Western as we work toward becoming the first “A”-rated high school in Maryvale.
Benefits
We believe that teachers are at the heart of carrying out the mission of Western and we have sought and will continue to seek to add to the list of benefits offered to our teachers.
- Starting teacher salary for teachers of $52,000.
- Free employee medical insurance*
- Free employee dental insurance*
- Free employee vision insurance*
- Free EAP program
- Qualification for 3% employer-match safe harbor 401(k).
- Bonuses awarded yearly based on performance and longevity
- $500 toward personalized professional development.
- School Laptop
- All supplies and materials for your classroom will be provided by Western. Teachers are not expected to pay out of pocket for any needed items.
*50% of dependent medical, dental, and vision monthly premiums covered.
Additional Benefits:
We have some of the best Mexican food in town located within walking distance from our campus.
If you are relocating to Phoenix for this position, we can suggest everything from rentals to gyms to help make you feel at home. Click here to learn more about the city of Phoenix.
What do we look for in a teacher?
Western teachers drive our curriculum and instruction. We are looking for teachers who are capable of:
- Engaging 100% of students in their lesson
- Developing lesson plans that incorporate our Core Value of Relevance
- Using data to make informed instructional decisions not only at the end of a lesson but mid-lesson as well.
- Incorporating strategies to ensure all students succeed in meeting the lesson objective
- Offering rigorous learning experiences where students are doing the majority of the thinking
- Using technology to improve instructional outcomes
- Engaging in weekly coaching sessions to improve their craft
- Innovating and creating STEM-based learning experiences for students
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education or a comparable field
- Valid Arizona teacher certification
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
- Passion for working with families living in low-income urban Phoenix communities
- preferred: Bilingual: Spanish/English
- optional: Arizona Highly Qualified status (college degree, passed ADE-approved reading test)
optional: Master’s Degree
Available Positions FY25
Available Positions FY24
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WSST, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles
We are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment
Western: CFA is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions please contact our Director of Operations Lily Trevizo at LTrevizo@wsst.school.
