Elementary Teacher Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Elementary Teacher jobs in Phoenix are concentrated across the Ahwatukee Foothills, Maryvale, and central Phoenix corridors, with strong demand in public school districts, charter networks, and private K-8 institutions. Employers actively hiring include Isaac School District No. 5, Phoenix Elementary School District 1, and THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Mind & Muscle Instructor leads students through various stations of mind/body activities that increase physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques.
The class is designed to support Paideia Academy's "Whole Child" Paradigm, which teaches that a student has four core needs: a Body (to live), a Mind (to learn), a Heart (to love), and a Spirit (to leave a legacy). Instead of separating physical activity from mental growth, Mind & Muscle combines them to build:
- Discipline & Physical Health: Building physical strength, body awareness, and healthy habits.
- Habits of Success: Incorporating the school's Leader in Me / 7 Habits of Highly Effective People curriculum.
- Emotional Intelligence: Teaching scholars self-awareness, personal accountability, and emotional regulation alongside physical exercise.
Job Purpose:
The role of a Mind & Muscle Lab instructor is to guide scholars through a variety of mind/body stations that promote holistic physical/mental intelligence using mindful movement positions that include: physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques. The Mind & Muscle Instructor will nurture a physically and emotionally safe environment for the scholars in attendance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Mind & Muscle classes according to the assigned schedule
- Lead safe, effective mind & muscle activities to a variety of age groups from 5 to 11 year olds.
- Adhere to employee standards of conduct
- Complete all required staff training
- Excellent ability to work effectively with people of all ages and?levels of ability.
- In-depth ability to understand written and oral instructions.
- Proven dependability and reliability.
- Exceptional ability to learn and apply interventions?pertaining to student behavior.
- Great ability to use good judgment in interacting with?students.
- Strong ability to positively influence children's behavior and?standards of conduct.
- In-depth ability to be firm, fair and consistent in dealing with?student behavior problems.
- Profound ability to be a positive role model for students.
- Prepare weekly program lesson plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of the job.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in education or related field; SEI Certification; Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Maintain a positive and energetic attitude
- Be passionate about holistic fitness
- Have 1-2 years of experience leading youth fitness/recreation activities
The Mind & Muscle Instructor leads students through various stations of mind/body activities that increase physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques.
The class is designed to support Paideia Academy's "Whole Child" Paradigm, which teaches that a student has four core needs: a Body (to live), a Mind (to learn), a Heart (to love), and a Spirit (to leave a legacy). Instead of separating physical activity from mental growth, Mind & Muscle combines them to build:
- Discipline & Physical Health: Building physical strength, body awareness, and healthy habits.
- Habits of Success: Incorporating the school's Leader in Me / 7 Habits of Highly Effective People curriculum.
- Emotional Intelligence: Teaching scholars self-awareness, personal accountability, and emotional regulation alongside physical exercise.
Job Purpose:
The role of a Mind & Muscle Lab instructor is to guide scholars through a variety of mind/body stations that promote holistic physical/mental intelligence using mindful movement positions that include: physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques. The Mind & Muscle Instructor will nurture a physically and emotionally safe environment for the scholars in attendance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Mind & Muscle classes according to the assigned schedule
- Lead safe, effective mind & muscle activities to a variety of age groups from 5 to 11 year olds.
- Adhere to employee standards of conduct
- Complete all required staff training
- Excellent ability to work effectively with people of all ages and?levels of ability.
- In-depth ability to understand written and oral instructions.
- Proven dependability and reliability.
- Exceptional ability to learn and apply interventions?pertaining to student behavior.
- Great ability to use good judgment in interacting with?students.
- Strong ability to positively influence children's behavior and?standards of conduct.
- In-depth ability to be firm, fair and consistent in dealing with?student behavior problems.
- Profound ability to be a positive role model for students.
- Prepare weekly program lesson plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of the job.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in education or related field; SEI Certification; Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Maintain a positive and energetic attitude
- Be passionate about holistic fitness
- Have 1-2 years of experience leading youth fitness/recreation activities
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Who's Hiring
- Isaac School District No. 519
- Phoenix Elementary School District 119
- THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES5
- Legacy Traditional Schools5
- Scottsdale Christian Academy5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Elementary Teacher Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an elementary teacher job in Phoenix?
Focus your search on the large public school districts serving central and west Phoenix, the charter school networks concentrated along the I-10 corridor, and private and parochial schools in the Ahwatukee and Arcadia neighborhoods. Candidates with bilingual English-Spanish proficiency stand out in Phoenix's high-demand classrooms. Applying early in the spring hiring cycle, before May, gives you the strongest shot at the most competitive openings.
Which companies hire elementary teachers in Phoenix?
Phoenix elementary teacher roles are posted by Isaac School District No. 5, Phoenix Elementary School District 1, and THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring comes from a mix of large public district schools, independent charter networks, and private institutions spread across the metro.
Are there remote elementary teacher jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, but with significant limits, since classroom-based elementary teaching is inherently on-site work. About 0% of elementary teacher openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, covering roles like online curriculum development, virtual tutoring, and instructional coaching rather than traditional classroom positions. Phoenix's growing network of accredited online schools does post fully remote licensed teacher roles.
How can I get an elementary teacher job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is a substitute teaching position with one of the major public school districts, which frequently convert to full-time roles. Phoenix-area charter networks also hire paraprofessionals and instructional aides with limited classroom experience, using those positions as a pipeline into lead-teacher openings. Volunteering with Phoenix nonprofits focused on youth literacy strengthens your application considerably.
Which industries hire the most elementary teachers in Phoenix?
Most elementary teacher openings in Phoenix sit in Education, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Phoenix's rapid population growth and large proportion of school-age children keep public education and charter sectors consistently among the city's most active hiring sources.
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