Thunderbird Christian Elementary is seeking a Kindergarten (possible TK-4/PK as well) teacher for the 2025 – 2026 school year! TCE is on a campus next to Thunderbird Adventist Academy (9-12) and Thunderbird-Scottsdale Church. The school is looking for a teacher who is committed to helping students develop a personal relationship with Jesus, brings creativity to learning, and loves helping students reach their academic goals! Candidates must be able to effectively manage a diverse range of young learners, as well as being willing to grow and learn as a teacher. TCE is part of the Arizona Conference and is located in Scottsdale, AZ, a town with wonderful winter weather. The school is in a large Adventist community and supported by three constituent churches. The Arizona Conference is a leader in Standards Based Learning, and teachers will be mentored in the curriculum. The school anticipates an enrollment of between 65-70 student next year.
Minimum: B.S. degree and current NAD Elementary certification or able to obtain. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. The ideal teacher must be willing to be part of a team at TCE. Teachers certified to teach TK-4 or PreK will be top candidates. Experience as a kindergarten teacher preferred. The school staff and board work wonderfully together for continued school improvement. If interested in being considered, please send an introductory letter with three professional references and a resume to: cjuhl@azconference.org
Posted by: Chris Juhl
Resumé Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025
Thunderbird Christian Elementary
We are an Adventist educational institution that is committed to excellence in all we do. We encourage our students to be motivated thinkers and lifelong learners. It is vital that we meet the students where they are and encourage hem to teach their potential. We strive to provide a well-rounded education including hands on experimental learning through STEM activities and enrichment programs. We strive to show our students how to be like Christ by using their knowledge and talents to serve others.
Thunderbird Christian Elementary is a K-8th grade Christian school owned and operated by the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Our school is accredited by the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and the National Council for Private School Accreditation. We provide an education in the spirit of Jesus Christ to develop the whole person. We help our students grow academically, spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally. We are located in Scottsdale, Arizona and have been serving the Phoenix valley for over 30 years.