Dysart Seeks Individuals for Ready2Teach Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04/02/2025

DYSART SCHOOLS - The Dysart Unified School District is hosting a career fair for those interested in becoming a K-8 teacher through the district’s paid on-the-job Educator Preparation Program (EPP), called Ready2Teach. The EPP Career Fair will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the district support services facility located at 13825 W. Desert Cove Rd., Surprise, AZ 85379. Walk-ins are welcome, and advance registration is not required to attend the job fair. Prospective applicants should bring their current resume and be ready for an interview. 

The Ready2Teach program prepares individuals who already possess a non-education bachelor’s degree, to receive a Classroom-based Standard Elementary Teacher Certificate without going back to school or paying tuition. Participants will receive paid, job-embedded training, mentorship and coaching in the classroom, and will be provided with everything they need to obtain their certification at the end of the two-year program. Interested applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and be able to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. 

Dysart Schools is an “A” rated district that employs over 2,700 staff members at 26 schools and two support sites.  Along with competitive salaries, Dysart offers a comprehensive benefit package to staff, has won many awards for its wellness program, and was named a Top 10 Healthiest Employer by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2023.  Dysart is the largest employer in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage, is a two time Forbes Best-In-State Employer, and has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to work for by both Zippia and TalentDesk. Dysart’s starting salary for a new teacher is one of the highest in the Valley, at over $55,600 when Proposition 301 base and performance funds are included. Based on the Auditor General Report, Dysart’s average teacher salary ($70,153) is well above the state average ($65,113) and that of peer districts ($66,799). Additionally, hard-to-fill stipends are available for SPED, math and science teachers, and employees have additional earning power through employee referrals and other opportunities.