English Language Arts Teacher - Middle School

BASIS Independent Schools; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for Fall 2025. This role emphasizes the development of engaging, content-rich lesson plans that inspire students to reach their highest potential. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for the subject, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive classroom environment. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic teaching community dedicated to transforming education. Join a team that values creativity and innovation in teaching, and make a significant impact on students' academic journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Retirement options with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA options

Student tuition remission

Qualifications

• Passionate about English Language Arts with strong communication skills.
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging English Language Arts lessons for middle school students.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Deep knowledge of English Language Arts

Differentiated instruction

Strong verbal and written communication

Classroom management strategies

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.)

Job description

BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network. We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a culture where hard work is celebrated, and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for Fall 2025!

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.

What We're Looking For

BASIS Independent teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS Independent teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.

As an English Teacher for middle school students learning high school material, it is primarily your responsibility to develop engaging, content-rich subject specific lesson plans and to teach creative thinking and problem solving. English teachers build upon the elementary years’ foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge. Teachers have the freedom to choose their own books and texts to maximize student learning, and to select materials that will excite and engage their students with the subject. We encourage our teachers to bring their own excitement and passion for their subject into the classroom to spark students’ natural curiosity and enhance their interest.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepare subject specific lessons in English Language Arts.
2. Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering exceptional results for all students.
3. Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
4. Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.
5. Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
6. Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

Essential Teacher Qualifications:

1. Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught.
2. Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content.
3. Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students.
4. Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents.
5. Open to feedback and continuous growth.
6. Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm).
7. Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible.
8. Has a strong work ethic and a "do whatever it takes" mindset.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Preferred Qualifications:

Subject matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

1. Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
2. Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
3. Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
4. Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
5. An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
6. Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.

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 general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.