English Teacher - 5th-8th Grade

Basis Ed • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking an English Teacher for grades 5–8 for an immediate start. The campus is a Title I school, serving a high percentage of students from low-income families and receiving additional funding and support to help students succeed.

The English Teacher, also referred to as a Subject Expert Teacher (SET), supports students’ day-to-day education by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans. The teacher implements the established BASIS Curriculum while adapting topics to incorporate subject expertise and passion. Instruction is delivered in an interactive environment and at a level above grade standards, with the goal of achieving exceptional student outcomes.

The role also includes collaborating with other BASIS Curriculum teachers, tutoring students, managing student behavior, supporting non-instructional duties, maintaining regular attendance, and supervising students. Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject matter, or 24 or more credit hours in the applicable subject matter with another degree.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject matter or education.
• Two or more years of teaching or education experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate subject- and grade-specific lesson plans.
• Provide subject instruction above grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for students.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments so students’ education is internationally competitive.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum and subject material and build a community of education professionals.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to support their academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect.
• Support non-instructional functions, including “Early Bird,” “Late Bird,” and lunch.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) 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