Job Description:

ACADEMIC TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
School Year 2025-2026 

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

Arizona School for the Arts is a unique gem among Arizona schools. We are a 5th through 12th grade non-profit public charter school providing a unique curriculum that interweaves academics and performing arts. Our students flourish in an environment infused with academic engagement and creative growth that builds confidence, critical thinking, and strong relationships among our students.  Our dual focus on college preparation and artistic growth makes ASA a school like no other.

We are currently accepting faculty applications for the 2025-2026 school year! All applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted for an interview should your skills and qualifications match an open teaching position in our community. Interviews can commence as early as February and be ongoing until all positions are filled.

ASA teachers provide an academic curriculum that is rigorous, relevant, and aligned with ASA’s mission and commitment to equity.  Curriculum development and implementation reflects Arizona State Standards layered with ASA’s innovative college prep focus that fosters intellectual curiosity, emphasizes active engagement, project-based learning, inquiry-based discussions, research, advanced written and oral skills, and collaboration.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. The teacher will be responsible for writing their own curriculum and are asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. Each teacher works closely with their academic department and their grade level team. ASA also provides an interactive professional development program and access to academic coaching for employee support and growth. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered classroom. 

• Cultivate critical thinking and active participation in the classroom. 

• Utilize current curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards. ASA standards, and ASA’s scope and sequence. 

• Communicate clear objectives to students. 

• Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 

• Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design, assessment, and implementation. 

• Participate actively in grade level teams. 

• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 

• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in content area from an accredited four-year college or university. 

• Highly qualified. 

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.

• Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:

• A lifelong learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.

• Passionate about students, content area, and teaching.

• Concerned about holistic development of the individual.

• Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. 

• Experience with or a commitment to learn:  

  • Socratic methodology

  • Inquiry-based discussion

  • Constructivist teaching strategies

  • Project-based learning

  • Authentic assessment and rubrics

Salary and Benefits: 

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Full time position with benefits.

• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.