CAREERS AT ASA

Arizona School for the Arts is actively seeking qualified job applicants, who reflect and support ASA’s mission to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.
Come join our dynamic team at a school like no other. ASA is a 5th – 12th grade, non-profit public charter school providing a unique curriculum that interweaves rigorous academics and the performing arts.

FACULTY

Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher [PDF]

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

This faculty member designs and delivers a curriculum to one specific grade level that develops writing skills including the use of proper grammar and spelling.  Students read a wide selection of literary genres including realistic and historical fiction, persuasive, functional, and expository texts as outlined by the Arizona State and Common Core Standards. This position delivers both Standard College Prep and Honors ELA curriculum for students with advanced skills.  Students in both levels are expected to actively participate in inquiry-based discussions, projects, and activities as well as write across multiple genres.

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 to align with the state standards. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the English Department and their grade level team. 

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

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. 

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

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: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

8th Grade Math Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

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

This faculty member designs and delivers math curriculum to 8th grade students delivering two levels of instruction: Standard College Prep-Pre Algebra and Advanced Math-Algebra 1, serving those students possessing accelerated math skills. 

Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. ASA uses the “Into Math” curriculum by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Algebra I students use the Larson Algebra I Common Core Edition.. This teacher works closely with the Math Department and the 8th grade team. 

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

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community and where all voices are listened to and valued regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

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 and department 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 organizational,  oral communication, and written communication 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: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

7th Grade Science Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

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

This faculty member designs and delivers a hands-on, integrated curriculum to 7th grade students in Physical, Earth and Space, and Life Sciences, focusing on forces and motion, the flow of energy and the cycle of matter through the Earth’s spheres, and the function of animal and plant cells. The course requires students to learn through the lens of the Scientific Method and to continue the development of reasoning skills. 

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 to align with the state standards. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the Science department and 7th grade team.

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

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community and where all voices are listened to and valued regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

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 and department 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 organizational,  oral communication, and written communication 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: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience. 
  • Full time position with benefits. 
  • Member of ASRS. 

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

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.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

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

This faculty member designs and delivers curriculum to one grade level, helping  students to build a historical consciousness and explore how our past influences our present and future.   Students develop key research, writing and discussion  skills and apply them through Socratic discussions, project-based learning, and investigative techniques.  Each grade will focus on a specific historical time period, regions, and theme, allowing for connections between historic events and themes related to the human condition. 

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 refining curriculum, aligning  with the state standards, and reviewing new materials to keep the curriculum fresh and relevant. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the Social Studies Department and their grade level team. 

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

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. 

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

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: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

5th-12th Grade ESS Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

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

As a member of ASA’s Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department, this special education teacher serves as the case manager for students in multiple grade levels; ASA serves students in 5th-12th grades. The ESS teachers collaborate with the grade level teaching teams and families to meet needs and support students’ growth. As a case manager, this teacher ensures appropriate and effective services and supports are in place for each student on their caseload. This teacher assists in the educational and social development of students, writes and implements IEPs, and monitors progress. This position collaborates with the educators in the special education department as well as classroom teachers. 

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

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

This position reports directly to the ESS Director and works closely with the other members of the ESS department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered learning environment. 
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to accommodate and modify activities and assessments in order to meet individual learning needs of students.
  • Prepare teaching materials as directed by the ESS Director for the purpose of implementing and documenting student progress in IEP Progress Reports. 
  • Implement, monitor, evaluate, and revise IEPs including: present levels of performance, goals, accommodations, modifications, and transition plans.
  • Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and faculty.
  • Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Master’s in Special Education preferred 
  • Certified Special Education Teacher 
  • Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card
  • Familiarity with e-IEP Pro preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A lifelong learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge. 
  • Passionate about working with middle school and high school students and teaching. 
  • Collaborative and strengths focused team player.
  • Concerned about holistic development of the individual. 
  • Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate.
  • Excellent organizational,  oral communication, and written communication skills.
  • Experience with, or a commitment to, specifically-designed instruction and ensuring access to the general education curriculum for students who receive special education services.

Salary and Benefits: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

5th-12th Grade ESS Paraprofessional, 2024-2025 [PDF]

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

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Paraprofessional is responsible for working with students in 5th-12th grades. This paraprofessional aids the educational, behavioral, and social development of students through the implementation of IEPs, and helping to monitor progress by providing support to students, in and out of their general education classrooms, as needed. This paraprofessional works closely with the ESS Teacher, the ESS Director, and general education teachers, contributing to students’ overall emotional and academic wellbeing.

This position reports directly to the ESS Director and works closely with the ESS Teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with teachers to create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered learning environment.
  • As directed by the ESS Teacher, prepare and assist with the implementation of learning materials and document student progress providing input as requested, including present levels of performance.  
  • Engage with students to enhance and encourage learning, utilizing various techniques to be successful managing individual student needs and goals.
  • Maintain effective communication with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Monitor student and learning environment to minimize distractions and disruptions.
  • Ensure classroom safety guidelines. 
  • Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values.  
  • Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card
  • Experience as a paraprofessional or similar role 
  • Previous work experience with high school and/or middle school aged children preferred 
  • Behavior management skills preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge 
  • Passionate about working with middle school and high school students and teaching 
  • Collaborative and strengths-focused team player 
  • Superior organizational, planning, differentiation, and analytical skills
  • Effective classroom management techniques
  • Patient with strong interpersonal skills
  • Punctual and reliable, highly accountable 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Concerned about holistic development of the individual 
  • Experience with current technology including: MS Office, Google Workspace, and Canvas (preferred); familiarity with IEP Pro (preferred)

Salary and Benefits: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

5th-12th Grade Piano Teacher, 2024-2025

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

As a member of ASA’s Piano Department, this faculty member will teach class piano to middle school and high school students. This position will  teach 2 middle school classes and 2 high school classes. This instructor designs, plans, and implements a challenging and relevant curriculum that focuses on the specific pedagogy needed for success in playing at this level. The curriculum takes a progressive approach to the keyboard, requiring the teacher to be  proficient in traditional piano technique. The teacher must be experienced in providing feedback  to help students develop their creative and performance skills.  

Class sizes are limited to 14 students with middle school and high school students  separated  based on ability level. Arts teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning,  meeting, integrating, and assessing. ASA will provide the curriculum and the department will  collaborate when planning for additional enhancement or with new content.  curriculum to align with the national and state performing arts standards and social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with  the area Department. 

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

This position reports to the Dean of Arts.

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 National and State Arts  Standards, ASA standards, SEL Competencies, 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.
  • Collaborate and participate with the Piano Department faculty in team meetings, developing the department newsletter, establishing department culture and norms, problem solving, and coordinating the department recitals.
  • Collaborate and participate with the entire arts faculty in the school’s annual end-of-year Showcase production.
  • Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values
  • Perform Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Music Education (piano emphasis/expertise preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university; Masters of Music preferred.
  • Proven musicianship and pedagogical skills as a performer and teacher with an extensive knowledge of piano repertoire.
  • Proven experience working with student musicians of varying ages and experience; 3-4 years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
  • Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.

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 organizational,  oral communication, and written communication skills.
  • Experience with: 
    • Effective classroom management skills.
    • Utilization of constructivist teaching strategies
    • Authentic assessment and rubrics
    • Google Workplace and Notation Software preferred

Salary and Benefits: 

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Full time position with benefits.
  • Member of ASRS.

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

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.

Substitute Teacher

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

Interested in subbing for ASA? Your time is now! Substitute teachers are an essential part of the continued growth, learning and development of our children.

Arizona School for the Arts is seeking to create a substitute teacher pool for our community for all classes. Substitutes at ASA provide supervision of the classroom while students complete work assigned by the teacher of record. Substitutes need to enjoy students, be comfortable with getting coverage details the same morning/afternoon, and able to facilitate both small group and individual work.

To be a substitute at ASA, you need to do/ have the following:

  • Complete an ASA Application (download and complete the fillable PDF and ensure your first and last name is included in the filename once you’ve completed and saved the PDF)
  • Possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Visit the listing register and the Arizona DPS website for more details
  • Submit a copy of your teaching certificate – if you have one/not required College degree preferred

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