Dual Enrollment Teachers Job Openings

Come Teach With Us!

Are you a high school teacher interested in teaching college-level courses for Maricopa Community Colleges at your high school? There is high demand for Dual Enrollment teachers and now is the perfect time to become qualified. Arizona Teachers Academy is offering a special tuition scholarship to help you pay for graduate-level courses you can take to qualify as a Dual Enrollment teacher.

Dual Enrollment Teacher Credential Incentive Program

For more information about the Dual Enrollment Teacher Credential Incentive Program, visit ElevateEdAZ.

Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship

Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship Dual Enrollment teachers in the academic disciplines at Maricopa Community Colleges must have a master’s degree in the content area or a master’s degree in any area with 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses in the area they plan to teach. The Arizona Teachers Academy tuition scholarship is a great way to pay for those credits while pursuing your qualification. The scholarship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis through:

Graduate courses taken for Dual Enrollment eligibility can also be seamlessly applied to a future Master of Arts in Education if you decide to pursue that route.

How Does the Scholarship Work?

One

To be considered for the Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship, apply to an Arizona public university.

Two

Apply for financial aid through the FAFSA program.

Three

The Arizona Teachers Academy program varies at each participating university. Be sure to agree to your program's teaching service obligations.

Four

Complete your degree or certificate.

Five

Teach in an Arizona public school for every year you received funding to fulfill your service obligation.

American College of Education

Whether you aspire to teach dual-credit and college level courses or simply seek advanced instructional knowledge in a subject area, this fully online certificate could provide the 18 graduate-level credit hours you may need in a specific content area. Our extended list of majors offer you the opportunity to earn your certificate in the content area of your choosing. Explore single classes and the student experience at ace.edu.

The Benefits of Becoming a Dual Enrollment Teacher

Maricopa Community Colleges' Dual Enrollment program lets high school students get a head start by earning college and high school credits in the same class. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for high school teachers with the following benefits:

  • The satisfaction of enhancing your student’s educational experience
  • Access to college resources, including online course templates, technology support, and library resources
  • Exposure to new qualifications and skills and access to valuable professional development and teaching opportunities
  • A pathway to teaching at Maricopa Community Colleges as an adjunct or full-time instructor

Other Benefits

Many high school districts offer incentives to obtain advanced degrees. Dual Enrollment coursework elevates instructional practice, sharpens your skills, and is beneficial to school reporting. It also positions you to become a community and higher education bridge builder, helping students, especially underprivileged ones, create a better future.

Minimum Requirements

Here are the minimum requirements to become a Dual Enrollment teacher in academic and occupational courses at Maricopa Community Colleges:

Option A

Master’s degree in the discipline to be taught.

Option B

Master’s degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in the discipline to be taught.

Alternative Minimum Requirements for Teaching Occupational Courses

For occupational courses, one of the following or a combination of the following must be met:

  • Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught
  • Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a bachelor’s degree
  • A master’s degree with 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the field to be taught
  • A master’s degree in the teaching field
  • A master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field
  • A master’s degree in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field
  • A journeyman certification in the field to be taught

For specific subject qualifications, see our Faculty Credentials Qualifications page.

Dual Enrollment Disciplines We Teach

Maricopa Community Colleges is looking for qualified Dual Enrollment teachers for English, Mathematics, Biological and Physical Science, Literacy, Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, and Career and Technical Education.

Key Early College Academic Courses

English

  • ENG101: First-Year Composition ENG102: First-Year Composition

Mathematics (non-STEM non-Business Degree)

  • MAT142: College Mathematics

Mathematics (Business Degree)

  • MAT212: Brief Calculus or
  • MAT221: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, or higher

Mathematics (Math and Science Degrees)

  • MAT221: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, or higher

Biological Science

  • BIO100: Biology Concepts
  • BIO181: General Biology I (Majors)

Physical Science

  • CHM130LL: Fundamental Chemistry
  • CHM151LL: General Chemistry I
  • CHM152LL: General Chemistry II
  • PHY101: Introduction to Physics
  • GLG101LL: Introduction to Geology I
  • GLG102LL: Introduction to Geology II

Submit Your Paperwork

If you are interested in qualifying to teach Dual Enrollment, please contact the college that is associated with your high school, email listed below, to submit an updated resume as well as all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Chandler-Gilbert
Community College

2626 E. Pecos Rd.

Chandler, AZ 85225

480-732-7006

dualenrollment@cgc.edu

Estrella Mountain
Community College

3000 N. Dysart Rd.

Avondale, AZ 85392

623-935-8900

dualenrollment@estrellamountain.edu

GateWay
Community College

108 N. 40th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

602-286-8671

dual@gatewaycc.edu

Glendale
Community College

6000 W. Olive Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85302

623-845-4821

dualenrollment@gccaz.edu

Mesa
Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85202

480-461-6200

megan.garvy@mesacc.edu

Paradise Valley
Community College

18401 N. 32nd St.

Phoenix, AZ 85032

602-493-2600

blackmountain@paradisevalley.edu

Phoenix
College

1202 W. Thomas Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

602-285-7642

dualenrollment@phoenixcollege.edu

Rio Salado
College

2323 W. 14th St.

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-517-8080

dual.enrollment@riosalado.edu

Scottsdale
Community College

9000 E. Chaparral Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

480-423-6450

outreach@scottsdalecc.edu

South Mountain
Community College

7050 S. 24th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-243-8303

dual.enrollment@southmountaincc.edu

 


 

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualified dual enrollment instructors are qualified to teach general enrollment courses at the community college. There is a separate process to apply to teach (adjunct or residential positions) at Maricopa Community Colleges.

The scholarship covers tuition and fees for up to 18 graduate-level credits in a field that qualifies a high school teacher to be qualified to teach community college courses. These graduate-level credits may be seamlessly applied to a master's degree (teachers that do not hold a master's degree would pay for credits beyond 18 graduate to fulfill degree requirements.

Apply for the scholarship if you aspire to earn a master's in an academic discipline. Note: This would be a shift from CTE to academic field.

Instructors must provide documentation of qualifications for review. So, submit paperwork after you have met Maricopa Community Colleges' qualifications for your discipline.

You have two years from the first date of enrollment.

The commitment is two years following program completion. Years of service begin after the program is complete.