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Elementary Teacher

CASA Academy

Teach Away is looking for an Elementary teacher to teach 1st Grade at CASA Academy.

CASA Academy provides low-income students with the early academic foundation and character skills necessary to graduate from college and succeed in life. At CASA we are not just a school, but a movement to raise the bar for education in Phoenix.

Unique benefits of working at CASA Academy:

  • CASA Academy is a fun and joyful learning environment. We have a supportive and collaborative team with a strong, positive staff culture. We enjoy potlucks and holiday parties as a team and provide surprise gifts and treats to our staff throughout the year! We care about our staff both professionally and personally.
  • We pride ourselves on our ability to provide our staff with excellent observations and coaching. One-on-one coaching occurs every week and the staff has a school-wide professional development each Thursday. We also offer three weeks of summer professional development and two days of all-day professional development for staff throughout the year.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package in which we cover 80% of the medical, dental, and vision costs. You will also have the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan and enroll in short-term disability insurance.
  • In the 2022-23 school year, we will be piloting a Wellness Program where each staff member will receive two paid wellness days off per year, in addition to sick leave. These days will be scheduled at the beginning of the school year and are given to all staff to promote work-life balance. Additionally, teachers receive one paid half day off per quarter, also to promote work-life balance.
Posted: July 2022
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Location Phoenix, Arizona, West, USA
Start DateMay 2024
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelElementary
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • CASA Academy is a fun and joyful learning environment. We have a supportive and collaborative team with a strong, positive staff culture
  • $3,000 to teachers who obtain an effective or highly effective rating on their end-of-year evaluations.
  • Teachers are provided with excellent observations and coaching
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Wellness Program

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • State Teaching Certificate preferred 
  • Required: Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Previous experience teaching in urban schools preferred, but not required
  • Spanish proficiency preferred, but not required

About the School

What makes CASA unique? High Expectations At CASA Academy, the road to college starts in kindergarten. From the first day of school, CASA Academy staff holds high expectations for all scholars. Teachers consistently provide rigorous instruction to ensure that all scholars are on or above grade level at the end of the year. A Focus on the Primary Grades CASA Academy focuses on Phoenix’s youngest learners, providing instruction that is targeted to their developmental and intellectual needs. The Best Teachers CASA Academy’s teachers are hired from across the United States and are selected after an intensive interview process which includes a phone screening, multiple interviews, a demo lesson, and data analysis. In the 2018-19 school year, 92% of CASA’s staff returned to CASA. Authentic Approaches All instruction at CASA Academy is authentic, meaning that whatever is taught in a lesson is taught in a way in which scholars can apply it to the real world. This allows scholars to make connections and apply their knowledge to their own experiences. Character Education It is not enough to be smart; scholars must have strong social skills to succeed in life as well. CASA Academy explicitly teaches the skills necessary for scholars to develop and maintain strong character through a culture that cultivates kindness and professionalism. Priority on Scholars and Families CASA Academy exists to serve scholars and families and our staff works relentlessly to accomplish our mission. All families are provided with every staff member’s phone number and are encouraged to contact staff members with any needs or questions they may have. Extended School Day CASA Academy has an extended school day that provides 348 more hours of instruction each year than required, ensuring that CASA scholars have more time to learn. More time learning means better academic outcomes for scholars. Our Mission CASA Academy provides low-income students with the early academic foundation and character skills necessary to graduate from college and succeed in life. At CASA we are not just a school, but a movement to raise the bar for education in Phoenix.