Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

BASIS Ed; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Dependent coverage

401k match

Employee assistance program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Baton Rouge Mid City Campus is seeking a 1st Grade Elementary Teacher to join BASIS Ed’s learning community. Teachers in our K-3 classrooms are co-taught with SETs to customize education for each student and foster a joyful, high-level learning culture.

The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaborative planning, and maintaining a positive classroom environment, with a strong belief that any child can excel.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required.
• A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory state background check is required.
• Demonstrated passion for student achievement and directed effort to raise individual student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one cohort of students and lead them through classroom transitions during the day.
• Collaborate with the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) for each class period.
• Utilize expertise in elementary education teaching methods to provide individualized or small group instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for student achievement

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

BASIS Baton Rouge Mid City Campus is seeking qualified candidates for a 1st Grade Elementary Teacher!

Visit https://enrollbasis.com/baton-rouge-mid-city/ to learn more about us!

As a BASIS Ed Elementary Learning Expert Teacher, you are able to use your expertise in learning to address the differentiated needs of your students. Through the collaboration with you, the Subject Expert Teachers handle the main instruction in the classes, so you aren't preparing multiple lessons every day. This allows you to truly focus on the individual results and needs of your students so you can raise their ability to learn.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
• Demonstrated passion for student achievement and directed effort to raise individual student outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an elementary educator
• Strong communication skills
• Open to new ideas in teaching methods

LETs Role In Our Co-Teaching Model

BASIS Elementary Teachers are knowledgeable, passionate and believe in transforming education. Our K-3 (or K-4, depending on campus location) classrooms are co-taught with not one, but two elementary school teachers co-creating with students at all times. Our Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) cultivate a joyful learning culture where hard work is celebrated and where intellectual pursuits result in an extraordinary student outcomes. LETs at the elementary level customize education to meet the individual needs of each student. Our elementary teachers love teaching and our students love learning. BASIS teachers celebrate the art of elementary education and, guided by the belief that any child can excel, our elementary teachers' deep pedagogical expertise ensures that each student receives a world-class education.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for one cohort of students and lead them through classroom transitions during the day
• Collaborate work with the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) for each class period
• Utilize expertise in elementary education teaching methods to provide individualized or small group instruction to meet the differentiated needs of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

About BASIS Ed

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)

BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom!

Our teachers are part of one of the nation’s most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and Collegial school community.

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 [e-mail].

• 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.