Kindergarten Teaching Fellow

Basis Education; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare discount

Job summary

BASIS Baton Rouge Mid City is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join our bright, passionate team. The position allows you to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, and prepares you for full-time classroom teaching or other roles.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will have a visible presence in school life, assist with student well‑being, behavior, and learning, and help maintain a strong, achievement‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory state background check.

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching, part‑time or substitute.
• Assist with classroom management.
• Student academic support and tutoring.
• Assist with events, labs, and testing.
• Support evaluation of student progress and gains.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Diversity and inclusion

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to BASIS program

Education

Bachelor's degree

NES Elementary Education Assessment

Willingness to learn BASIS methods

Job description

Transforming K–12 Education Across the U.S

BASIS Ed supports some of the highest-performing schools in the country, with tuition‑free public charter schools in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington D.C. Whether you work at a school or regional office, you’ll join a team committed to our mission of raising the standards of K–12 education.

BASIS BASIS Baton Rouge Mid City is seeking qualified candidates for a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join our bright, passionate team!

The position allows you to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, including many aspects of the school, and prepares you for full time classroom teaching or other roles.

Assistant Teachers have a visible presence in all areas of school life, assist with issues or tasks relating to the well‑being of our students, and join their colleagues in maintaining a strong, positive, achievement‑oriented school culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required


• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary


• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies


• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check

Primary Responsibilities (may vary per campus needs):

• Classroom teaching, both part‑time and as a substitute


• Assisting teachers with classroom management


• Student academic support and tutoring


• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing


• Working with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs, and gains


• Proctoring assessments


• Monitoring and managing students’ non‑scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities


• Monitoring and managing study groups


• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students


• Assisting the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline


• Assisting the school’s Directors of Academic Programs with managing and executing key programs

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Charter School academic program and school model


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making


• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining the highest professional standards


• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure


• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

About BASIS Ed

The BASIS academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students.

Additional Job Information:

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)
  
  
  
  

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.