Teaching Fellow

Assistant Teacher – BASIS Phoenix South

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our bright, passionate teaching team.

Our Phoenix South campus is a Title I school. "Title I" refers to schools that serve a high percentage of students from low‑income families. Through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I schools qualify for additional funds and support from government agencies to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to be successful.

Assistant Teachers may teach a select number of courses and/or serve as a substitute for an existing teacher. The position allows you to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, and prepares you for full‑time classroom teaching or other roles.

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to work full time
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary
• Willingness to be considered for other campuses other than the original desired campus
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies

• Classroom teaching, both part‑time and as a substitute
• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Student academic support and tutoring
• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
• Working with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs, and gains
• Proctoring assessments
• Monitoring and managing students’ non‑scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities
• Monitoring and managing study groups
• Assisting the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline
• Assisting the school with managing and executing key programs

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Charter School academic program and school model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining the highest professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
  • 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 (Kinder Care tuition discount)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS
* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non‑discrimination policies:
Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289‑2088.

The BASIS academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students.