English AP Teacher

Basis Ed • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Tucson North is seeking an English AP Teacher for an immediate start. The English AP Teacher (SET) is responsible for students’ day-to-day education by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans. Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring topics to incorporate their subject knowledge and passion. The position involves rigorous AP English instruction, student tutoring and supervision, collaboration with other teachers, and support for academic achievement and student development. The salary is competitive and depends on education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Literature, Writing, or a closely related subject area; alternatively, 24 or more credit hours in applicable subject matter with another degree.
• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in English literature, composition, and analytical writing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in English, Literature, Writing, Education, or a related field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Experience teaching Advanced Placement English Literature and/or English Language and Composition, or comparable advanced high school English coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to teach close reading, literary analysis, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and evidence-based writing.
• Experience developing rigorous lessons and assessments that prepare students for advanced academic expectations.
• Experience teaching middle school writing or adapting instruction for students at different developmental levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging AP English instruction, differentiated for each course and student population.
• Guide students through complex literary and nonfiction texts, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, argumentation, and evidence-based writing.
• Develop students’ writing skills, including organization, clarity, grammar, revision, and effective use of textual evidence.
• Prepare students for advanced academic expectations through challenging assignments, meaningful feedback, and effective assessment practices.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum and develop creative lessons and assessments that support internationally competitive academic outcomes.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum, share instructional strategies, and strengthen student learning.
• Tutor students in subject-specific knowledge and skills to support academic growth and achievement.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellectual curiosity, individuality, and respect.
• Support non-instructional responsibilities, including Early Bird, Late Bird, lunch, and student supervision.
• Maintain regular, full, and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Ability to add dependents to benefits coverage
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount

What This Job Offers

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