Biology Teacher

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking qualified candidates for a Biology Teacher to join our bright, passionate team! Visit  to learn more about us.

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 and qualify for additional funds and support from government agencies to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to be successful. Teachers are drawn to teach in Title I schools to make a difference for high‑needs students or give back to their own communities.

The Biology Teacher is responsible for the day‑to‑day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject‑specific lesson plans, implementing the BASIS Curriculum while tailoring topics to integrate subject expertise and passion.

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

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education
• 2+ years teaching/education experience

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade‑specific lesson plans
• Provide subject instruction above grade‑standard levels in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is internationally competitive
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to further develop curriculum/subject material and build a community of like‑minded professionals passionate about education
• Tutor students in content‑specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all students
• Support the execution of non‑instructional functions, such as Early Bird, Late Bird, and lunch
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students

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 have autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them, creating 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 to create an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.

• 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
  • 401(k) with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Savings Opportunity (Kinder Care tuition discount)
• As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., B  Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.

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.