Physics Teacher - Middle School

BASIS is seeking a Middle School Physics Teacher in the West Phoenix Metro Area to join our team of bright, passionate educators.

About the role

The Physics Teacher (Subject Expert Teacher) ensures the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans. Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring topics to integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate subject- and grade-specific lesson plans.
• Provide instruction on a higher level than grade-standard 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 professional learning community.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect.
• Support non-instructional functions such as “Early Bird,” “Late Bird,” and lunch.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or Education (preferred).
• 2+ years of teaching or education experience (preferred).

About BASIS

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 schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum, while teachers are given autonomy and academic freedom to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. Teachers guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for higher education, careers, and global citizenship. They work with engaged students and fellow educators to build an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.