Teacher - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 2025 -2026

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
  
  

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$55,386.00

Calandar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New Hire Education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA 45 hours max, MA 60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Certification:

Alternate teaching certification pathways available with a bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

The STEM teacher will lead students in a dynamic, exploratory STEM environment that challenges students to think critically and creatively, try ideas, make connections, find inspiration and collaborate with other. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that can be integrated into the core curriculum

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Provide school-wide support of the STEM initiatives through development, coordination, instruction, and delivery
• Deliver STEM oriented instruction using project-based learning methods and technology to promote creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
• Organizes, develop, and coordinates STEM events/activities
• Incorporates higher level thinking strategies and real-life expectations into STEM lesson planning
• Establishes, supports and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations, curriculum and behavior standards
• Coordinate, implement activities with financial responsibility through reporting and budget management
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication
• Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Produces, utilizes and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance and discipline
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
  
  

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• Bachlors degree in education or a STEM related field
• Valid Arizona teaching Certification
  
  

Experience:

• Three years of experience in instruction of Science or Math, STEM technologies and technology systems
• Experience gathering and analyzing data to inform programmatic outcomes
• Experience in implementing federal grant funding in a diverse setting, including coordination and implementation of activities, reporting and budget management
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Demonstrates passion and knowledge of STEM subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques for a successful student experience
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Adaptability in teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities
• Creating inclusive environments for students of varying academic backgrounds
• Ability to implement experiential learning activities, such as experiments, coding projects, and engineering challenges
• Guiding students in exploring STEM careers, participating in competitions, or pursuing research projects
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

• Teaching occurs in traditional classrooms or labs equipped with computers, projectors, whiteboards, and other instructional tools
• STEM teachers often lead hands-on experiments, projects, and activities, which may require setting up and supervising equipment or materials
• In addition to regular teaching hours, STEM teachers may spend time preparing lesson plans, grading, and attending professional development sessions
• STEM teachers are typically on their feet for much of the day, moving around the classroom or lab to assist students
• Teachers must follow and enforce safety protocols, particularly in labs, where handling chemicals, tools, or electronic components is common
• Preparing materials for experiments or demonstrations may involve lifting, carrying, or assembling components. (up to 50lbs)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.