La Paloma Academy is accepting applications for those wanting to work at our South campus at 5660 S. 12th Avenue in Tucson. We’re always looking for great teachers and support staff.
La Paloma Academy South is a charter school. Our office is open M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Feel free to call the office at 520-807-9668 and make an appointment to visit and take a tour of the school. The campus is amazing, and our enrollment continues to grow.
Academically, we are a Beyond Textbooks partner and employ the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards to improve educational outcomes and raise the bar for student performance.
We offer a competitive salary, with some available incentives such as a Prop 301 incentive bonus, AzM2 (formerly AzMERIT) incentive bonus, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System.
Join us in this dynamic work environment and be a part of our passionate and dedicated team as we prepare our community’s youth for a successful future.
MINIMUM TEACHING REQUIREMENTS (Please do not apply if you do not meet ALL minimum requirements):
- K-8 teaching certificate (from any state) OR Highly Qualified as defined by the state of Arizona
- SEI requirements: Proof of 90 credit hours required for SEI Endorsement
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong communication skills
- Self-directed personality traits
- Courteous and professional demeanor and dress
- Able to work 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Ability to operate computers, classroom technology, and computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, copiers, and cell phone functions such as text, email, etc.)
Those applying for positions on our classified and paraprofessional staff will have other requirements specific to the open position.
All prospective employees will also have to undergo a background check and will need to have a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.
ALSO DESIRED (NOT required):
- Track record of past academic achievement with children
- Willingness to bring other skills, abilities, ideas, and time to the school in the form of after school student offerings, or by the sponsoring of after school clubs
- Experience working in the charter school sector
To Apply
If you would like to apply for a position at La Paloma, please take a few moments to fill out the Employment Application and then submit using the form below.
To Apply
If you would like to apply for a position at La Paloma, please take a few moments to fill out the Employment Application and then submit using the form below.
