Visual Arts Teacher - K-4th Grade

Visual Arts Teacher - K-4th Grade Mesa AZ Posted 5 days ago BASIS Mesa is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals for a K-4th Grade Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year! The role of the Visual Arts 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 or daily instruction and will collaborate with the Learning Expert Teacher (LETs) to ensure students' needs are met academically. Our elementary teachers love teaching and our students love learning. BASIS teachers celebrate the art of elementary education and, guided by the belief that any child can excel, our elementary teachers' deep pedagogical expertise ensures that each student receives a world-class education.

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.