Preschool Resource Teacher - 25/26 SY chez Kyrene Elementary School District No. 28

Job Description: Preschool Teacher

Complete Job Description Link:  Resource Teacher  Preschool Teacher

Job Qualifications: AZ Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Certification OR Cross Categorical Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement. SEI endorsement preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Employment Information: 2025-26 school year; 194 work days (216 day teacher calendar)

Salary link: Certified

Future Requirement for K-5:  Literacy Endorsement (unless you hold a Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement)
Timeline:

• Teachers who were certified on or before 8/1/2025 have until 8/1/2028 to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who certify after 8/1/2025 will have 3 years from certificate issuance to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who graduate from AZ colleges in 2025 should have completed the coursework and should have the certificate on their licenses.

 
Additional Information can be found on the FAQ page of the AZ Dept of Ed.