Math/Science Teacher - 2nd Grade

BASIS.ed; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a passionate 2nd Grade Math/Science Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. This role involves preparing and delivering exceptional lesson plans while collaborating with fellow educators to ensure a high-quality learning experience for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, a commitment to student success, and the ability to create an engaging classroom environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming education and fostering a supportive community for both teachers and students. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Employer paid medical insurance

Employer paid dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with partial match

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Savings Opportunity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 2+ years teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate engaging lesson plans for Math and Science.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to enhance student learning.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Classroom Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Subject Matter

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a 2nd Grade Math/Science Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year!

The role of the Math/Science 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.

SETs Role in our Co-Teaching Model:

BASIS Elementary Teachers are knowledgeable, passionate and believe in transforming education. Our K-3 (or K-4, depending on campus location) classrooms are co-taught with not one, but two elementary school teachers co-creating with students at all times. Our Subject Expert Teachers (SETs) are responsible for cultivating and implementing grade and subject specific lessons plans. The SET is also in charge of daily instruction and will collaborate with the Learning Expert Teacher (LETs) to ensure students’ needs are met academically.

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.

About BASIS Ed:

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. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create 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 -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.

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.

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.