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.

STAFF

ACCOUNTANT [PDF]

The Accountant is a critical role, supporting the Business Director and team to ensure the successful and efficient running of the ASA Business Office.  The focus of this position will be learning the school-wide finance and HR systems to support faculty and staff in efficient operations. The position will be fully responsible for the entire accounts payable and receivable processes.   In addition to the members of the team, the position works closely with the school budget managers, financial consultants, and various school vendors as it relates to the production of monthly financial statements, required State reporting, HR functions, grants, and annual audits.  This position will also learn the full scope of the Senior Accountant position, serving as backup for that position.

This position reports to the Business Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting
    • Maintain accounts payable and receivable ledgers, ensuring timely payment of vendors and recording of deposits
    • Maintains fixed asset schedules and associated depreciation
    • Assists with semi-monthly payroll including timecard approvals, PARs, and other related matters. 
    • Manages school related contracts and insurance compliance
    • Assists in all State and Federal educational grants
    • Assists with all mandated State reporting: AFR, Budget, School Reporting Forms, etc.
    • Maintains all records in accordance with school policy and procedures with a focus on annual school-wide audit
  • Human Resources
    • Oversees all aspects of onboarding and offboarding staff, maintaining compliance with all State and Federal laws
    • Maintains Fingerprint Clearance Cards for staff and vendors
    • Coordinates job postings, applications and background checks
    • Maintains the Teacher Input Application with the State

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related subject area + 2 years of experience in Accounting or AA in Accounting + 5 years of experience in Accounting 
  • School finance experience preferred
  • HR experience preferred
  • Valid IVP fingerprint card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • Proficient in latest version of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Suite, 10-key, and Google platform.  
  • Ability to work in a professional, deadline-driven environment, maintaining a positive demeanor
  • Superior written and verbal skills.  
  • Excellent time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators and school personnel
  • Must maintain strict confidentially in all matters
  • Ability to manage complex projects
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Salary and Benefits

  • Full-time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. 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.

The Operations Assistant is a critical role, supporting the Operations Director and Operations Team to ensure the successful and efficient running of the ASA campus.   This position will learn the full scope of the Operations Department and can assist any member of the team needing support. This position will focus on troubleshooting and providing essential IT services for the students, faculty, and staff.  The position works closely with the IT support vendors as it relates to all school computers and State-wide testing.  The Operations Assistant will attend department team meetings and work collaboratively with the school leadership.  

This position reports to the Director of Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Daily troubleshoot and solve various tech-related problems for students and faculty, including but not limited to Google Workspaces, MAC/Windows IOS, and wireless/physical network systems.
  • Serves as the point person for copy machines, phones, and bells
  • Maintains systems to organize supplies and deliveries
  • Assist daily with the safe and efficient transfer of students during pick-up and drop times in the ASA parking lot
  • Regularly assist the Operations Team in securing the campus safely
  • Maintain efficient and effective systems and procedures to maintain safe, clean, and functional facilities for learning
  • Occasionally accomplish minimal custodial duties
  • Occasionally assist other department members with small repair jobs around the ASA campus. 
  • Interact positively with students, parents, school employees, and visitors to convey a welcoming and supportive environment. 
  • Physical Demands:
    • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee who can successfully perform this job’s essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.  
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tolls and climbs onto ladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. 
    • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, such as cleaning supplies, large deliveries, large equipment, parking lot barriers, and cones.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds, such as copy paper and bulk furniture, with the assistance of another employee if needed.  They will push/pull items such as tables and scrubbing machines.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  
  • Valid IVP fingerprint card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • Experience troubleshooting technology issues and various education software applications
  • Customer service experience
  • Flexibility and willingness to be direct in an urgent matter when timely issues arise
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators and school personnel
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Ability to relate to the public, staff, and students in a positive manner
  • Ability to lift and manipulate equipment and materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Ability to operate job-related equipment in a safe manner
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. 
  • Be available for events, activities, or functions outside school hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. 
  • Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever is necessary to help the school reach high academic and artistic excellence. 
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Full-time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. 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.

FACULTY

PIANO TEACHER III 5TH-12TH GRADE [PDF]

This faculty member teaches class piano to middle and high school students in the piano  department at ASA. This instructor designs, plans, and implements a challenging and relevant  curriculum that focuses on the specific pedagogy for this level needed for success in playing. The curriculum takes a progressive approach to the keyboard requiring the teacher to be  proficient in traditional piano technique but have experience and comfort in performing and  teaching chord charts, improvisation, arranging, and composition. This includes fluency in  keyboard harmony and interpretation. The students will develop independence as they  analyze and create their own music. The teacher must be experienced in providing feedback to help students develop their creative and performance skills.  

The class sizes are limited to 14 students. Middle school and high school students are separated  based on ability level. Arts 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 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 position will  teach the 3rd level: 2 middle school classes and 2 high school classes. There is an additional  possible 5th class with mixed middle and high school students. This teacher works closely with  the area Department. 

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 Competences, and ASA’s scope and sequence.
  • Communicate clear objectives to students for all learning. 
  • Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 
  • Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design,  assessment, and implementation. 
  • Participate actively with the department.  
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card. 
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics 

  • Effective classroom management skills 
  • Ability to teach and perform basic improvisation, read chord charts, and standard  intermediate piano music 
  • Utilization of constructivist teaching strategies 
  • Experience with authentic assessment and rubrics 
  • Experience with current technology 
  • A life-long learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.
  • Passionate about students, content area, and teaching. 
  • Impeccable organization 
  • Punctual and reliable, highly accountable  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
  • Passionate about content area and about teaching 
  • Concerned about holistic development of the individual. 
  • Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate.  
  • Experience with or a commitment to learn: 
    • Improvisation and creative practices
    • Inquiry-based discussion
    • Project-based learning
    • Authentic assessment and rubrics
    • National Arts Standards
    • Social Emotional Learning Competencies

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.

WOODWIND TECHNIQUE TEACHER 5TH-12TH GRADE [PDF]

This faculty member will work with all woodwind students enrolled in the band program, grades 5-12, averaging 20 students per class, with a total of 8 classes on a rotation schedule. The band technique program focuses extensively on the specific pedagogy needed for success in playing. This teacher must be experienced in providing feedback to help students develop their performance skills. The curriculum includes learning the skills of music theory, position, fingering, intonation, articulation, musicality, music history, and practice techniques. The instruments taught in this program are flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon.

Students are divided into levels all based upon playing ability. While there are 8 levels, students are divided into 4 Middle School levels and 4 High School levels ranging from beginner through college preparation. This faculty member will work with 2 Middle School and 2 High School classes per day based on the decided Band Department rotation.

Arts teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, concert/event planning, meetings, integrating, and assessing. The teacher will be responsible for writing their own 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 Band Department (Band Director, Brass Technique, and Percussion Technique Teachers).

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 for all learning. 
  • Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 
  • Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design, assessment, and implementation. 
  • Participate actively with the department.
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • Effective classroom management skills
  • Ability to play/perform at least one woodwind instrument and demonstrate technique at all levels
  • Utilization of constructivist teaching strategies 
  • Experience with authentic assessment and rubrics 
  • Experience with current technology 
  • A life-long learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.
  • Passionate about students, content area, and teaching.
  • Impeccable organization
  • Punctual and reliable, highly accountable
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Passionate about content area and about 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:  
    • All woodwind instruments (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon)
    • Inquiry-based discussion
    • Project-based learning
    • Authentic assessment and rubrics
    • National Art Standards
    • Social Emotional Learning Competencies 

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.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR [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 will lead the Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department under the direction of the Head of School, Principal, and Dean of Academics.  The ESS Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining the special education program, ensuring services that conform to the school, State and Federal objectives and laws. 

ASA uses a push in model that allows for special education students to be in the least restrictive environment. A resource room is available for those individual students that require support beyond the classroom.  The ESS Director ensures that all practices are legal and ethical so that each student has the opportunity to achieve at a high level and be prepared for post-secondary success.  

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:

  • Plans and implements program goals and objectives for the program while maintain an awareness of current laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to specific programs
  • Applies current research and techniques to ensure that all individuals with exceptional needs are appropriately identified, assessed, and provided appropriate education programs and services designed to meet their unique needs. 
  • Facilitates meetings and processes, for the purpose of implementing and maintaining special education programs and services of the School. 
  • Represents the School in legal proceedings, participates in IEP meetings, discussions, informal conferences, mediations, and due process hearings to resolve issues regarding special education students. 
  • Prepares documentation and reports data to the Arizona Department of Education as required to ensure School is in compliance with laws and grants. 
  • Collaborates with staff, families, ESS teachers and the community to maintain a highly effective and compliant program.
  • Pushes into the classroom as needed to support the success of the IEP students
  • Assigns and schedules special education personnel
  • Manages budget for the special education program
  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to special education.  Performs regular program reviews and recommends changes in program administration, methodology, curriculum and or procedures as necessary.  
  • Develops and maintains liaison with appropriate governmental agencies and relevant groups, remaining current on legislation pertaining to areas of special education.
  • Provides staff professional development for special education training
  • Utilize current curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards, ASA standards, and ASA’s scope and sequence. 
  • Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents, 
  • Maintains confidentiality 
  • Serves as custodian of special education records
  • Analyzes and secures contracted services and provides oversight 
  • Participate actively in grade level and department teams as needed for the service of special education students. 
  • Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 
  • Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Posses a valid Arizona Special Education teaching credential
  • Master’s  Degree in Special Education from an accredited four-year college or university. 
  • Valid IVP fingerprint card.
  • Minimum of five years of experience working directly with special needs students. 
  • Education administration experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 – 5TH-8TH SCIENCE 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 curriculum to one grade level.  The students participate in a hands-on, integrated science curriculum that focuses on the development of experimental design and engineering practices.  The students apply these skills in their investigation of the various course curriculum strands in grades 5-8.   Sequential course content includes grade level appropriate work in life, Earth, physical, and space science. 

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.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students.  Academic teachers teach 4-5 classes each day, and have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning and integration, grade level team meetings centered on student needs, and assessment.  Teachers are required to differentiate curriculum using a variety of supplemental resources to support student growth and high achievement.  This teacher works closely with the science department and their grade level team.  

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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 – 6TH-8TH SOCIAL STUDIES 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 works with students to build a historical consciousness and explore how our past influences our present and future.  This faculty member designs and delivers curriculum to one grade level.  Students develop key literacy skills and continue to practice these skills 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. 

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.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students.  Academic teachers teach 4-5 classes each day, and have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning and integration, grade level team meetings centered on student needs, and assessment.  Teachers are required to differentiate curriculum using a variety of supplemental resources to support student growth and high achievement.  This teacher works closely with the social studies department and their grade level team.  

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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

6TH GRADE 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 works with students to develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking as they explore lived human experiences through the study of language and literature. Sixth graders use critical thinking to process new content and use written expression to celebrate their experiences and apply their skills across all literacy disciplines. 

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.  

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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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

7TH GRADE LIFE SKILLS 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 curriculum to one grade level. The course focuses on organization, healthy habits, technology in an educational setting, social and emotional growth, financial literacy, and citizenship. Throughout the year, students explore these topics through cooperative learning, independent research, group work, and discussion. This faculty member is a part of our Life Skills Department as well as the specific grade level team. 

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 Life Skills Department and their grade level team.  

This position reports directly 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 for all learning. 
  • 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 your content area from an accredited four-year college or university 
  • Highly qualified 
  • Valid IVP fingerprint card
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 7TH GRADE MATH 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 math curriculum to 7th grade students.   This position requires a faculty member that can deliver two levels of instruction, Standard College Prep, and Advanced Math,  thus 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. This teacher works closely with the Math 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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 – 8TH GRADE MATH 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 math curriculum to 8th grade students and accelerated students who have advanced to the 8th grade math level or Algebra 1.   This position requires a faculty member that can deliver two levels of instruction, thus 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 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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 – 9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER – ANCIENT HISTORY [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 the 9th grade Ancient History curriculum.  The students participate in activities including understanding texts by a variety of authors, using original and secondary source documents, thus improving their capacity to analyze, discuss, and write well-researched historical arguments. 

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 at both a standard college prep and honors level. 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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card.
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

  • A life-long 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.

SY23-24 -12TH GRADE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 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 curriculum to 12th Grade students in Environmental Science. The program is a multi-disciplinary exploration of Earth’s natural systems. The course requires students to synthesize knowledge acquired through their years of study at the school in Geology, Chemistry, Physics and Biology into a comprehensive understanding of Earth as a single interconnected system. The students participate in activities including modeling, collaborative learning, and culminate their years at the school with a white paper and presentation. This instructor will facilitate Honors levels of instruction. 

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.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students.  Academic teachers teach 4-5 classes each day, and have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning and integration, grade level team meetings centered on student needs, and assessment. . This teacher works closely with the Science Department and their grade level team. 

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 for all learning. 
  • 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 IVP fingerprint card. 
  • Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics 

  • A life-long 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

Substitute Teacher

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

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Arizona School for the Arts is always seeking interested and 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.
Check out some of our general job descriptions below!