High School World History and Economics Teacher

High School World History and Economics Teacher

Position Type : Teacher - High School

Date Posted : 10 / 2 / 2025

Location : Centennial High School - Peoria, AZ

Date Available : January 2026

Why Choose Peoria Unified : Since 1889, Peoria Unified School District has grown to serve over 37,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees as one of Arizona's largest districts. We cater to the unique learning style of every student, from preschool through high school. Our District prides itself on excelling schools, award-winning teachers, high test scores, career and technical education programs, specialized Choice Programs, free all-day kindergarten, and championship athletic programs. We have a 95% high school graduation rate and are proud to be the first district in the state to receive the prestigious Advanced Accreditation.

Job Summary

Become a difference maker and bring your creativity and innovation to the classroom! Our teachers help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women prepared to shape tomorrow.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and educate students while helping them discover and fulfill their potential
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans
• Document and share student grades and evaluations
• Cultivate a creative learning environment and maintain a safe, inviting, and nurturing space for students, staff, and the community
• Set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and uphold District discipline policies
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
• Foster positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community members
• Maintain accurate and complete records required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What We Offer

Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package that can help increase your financial security, advance professionally, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We also participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Some of the benefits offered include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, a Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, and discounts on many other services.

The Peoria Unified School District recognizes that academic excellence is enhanced when students are exposed to a broad range of ideas, individuals and experiences. It is therefore committed to a fundamental policy of providing equal opportunity for persons to seek, obtain, hold and be equally compensated for employment regardless of race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, political affiliation or national origin.

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