Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

Basis Ed • Mesa, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Mesa is seeking qualified candidates for a 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher for the 2026/27 school year! As a BASIS Ed Elementary Learning Expert Teacher, you are able to use your expertise in learning to address the differentiated needs of your students. Through collaboration with Subject Expert Teachers who handle the main instruction, you can focus on the individual results and needs of your students to raise their ability to learn. BASIS Elementary Teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. Our K-3 (or K-4, depending on campus location) classrooms are co-taught with two elementary school teachers co-creating with students at all times. Our Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) cultivate a joyful learning culture where hard work is celebrated and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary student outcomes. LETs at the elementary level customize education to meet the individual needs of each student. BASIS teachers celebrate the art of elementary education and, guided by the belief that any child can excel, their deep pedagogical expertise ensures each student receives a world-class education. BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom! Our teachers are part of one of the nation’s most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them, choosing how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators, creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Demonstrated passion for student achievement and directed effort to raise individual student outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an elementary educator
• Strong communication skills
• Open to new ideas in teaching methods

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one cohort of students and lead them through classroom transitions during the day
• Collaborate work with the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) for each class period
• Utilize expertise in elementary education teaching methods to provide individualized or small group instruction to meet the differentiated needs of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience
• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level