Drama Teacher

BASIS Ed; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with partial match

Childcare Savings Opportunity

Job summary

BASIS Ed in Tucson, Arizona is looking for a passionate Drama Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The successful candidate will create and implement engaging lesson plans, assess student performance and foster an inclusive learning environment. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in subject matter and a valid fingerprint clearance card. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, 401k and more are offered. This role shapes young minds in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in subject matter.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 2+ years of teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate subject-specific lesson plans.
• Provide higher-level subject instruction in an interactive environment.
• Implement effective and creative lessons to ensure competitive education.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject matter or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject

Master's degree in subject matter or education (preferred)

Job description

BASIS Tucson North is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals for a Drama Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year!

As a teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds of our future generation. You will be responsible for creating and implementing engaging lesson plans, assessing student performance and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade specific lesson plans.
• Provide subject 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 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.

Benefits And Salary

• 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 (KinderCare tuition discount)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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, [phone].

• 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., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.