English AP / 7th Grade Writing Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

BASIS Tucson North is seeking a talented and qualified AP English / 7th Grade Writing Teacher who brings strong English language arts expertise, a passion for advanced academics, and the ability to engage students across multiple grade levels.

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Position Overview

This teaching position is responsible for delivering exceptional instruction through thoughtful lesson planning, engaging classroom instruction, and rigorous academic expectations. This position combines Advanced Placement (AP) English, 7th Grade Writing, and Yoga, requiring a versatile educator with strong content knowledge, effective instructional practices and the ability to adapt instruction to different student needs and levels.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in English literature and composition, can guide students through complex texts and analytical writing, and is prepared to challenge students through college-level coursework while building foundational writing skills in middle school.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Literature, Writing, or a closely related subject area; alternatively, 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with another degree.

• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated subject-matter knowledge in English literature, composition, and analytical writing.

• Yoga instruction, certification, or relevant experience leading yoga or activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Literature, Writing, Education, or a related field.

• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.

• Experience teaching Advanced Placement English Literature and/or English Language and Composition, or comparable advanced high school English coursework.

• Demonstrated ability to teach close reading, literary analysis, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and evidence-based writing.

• Experience developing rigorous lessons and assessments that prepare students for advanced academic expectations.

• Experience teaching middle school writing or adapting instruction for students at different developmental levels.

Essential Functions

• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in AP English and 7th Grade Writing, with appropriate differentiation for each course and student population.

• Guide AP English students through complex literary and nonfiction texts, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, argumentation, and evidence-based writing.

• Develop students' writing skills, including organization, clarity, grammar, revision, and the effective use of textual evidence.

• Prepare students for advanced academic expectations through challenging assignments, meaningful feedback, and effective assessment practices.

• Teach Yoga in a manner that promotes student well-being, mindfulness, movement, and positive classroom engagement.

• Implement the BASIS Curriculum while developing creative lessons and assessments that support internationally competitive academic outcomes.

• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum, share instructional strategies, and strengthen student learning.

• Tutor students in subject-specific knowledge and skills to support academic growth and achievement.

• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellectual curiosity, individuality, and respect.

• Support non-instructional responsibilities, including Early Bird, Late Bird, lunch, and student supervision.

• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.

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.

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 any actual or perceived 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. Inquiries regarding BASIS’ nondiscrimination policies should be directed to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

*As used in this policy, the term “BASIS” refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC; BASIS Charter Schools, Inc.; BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc.; BBR Schools, Inc.; BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.