Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Long-Term Substitute

BASIS DC Public Charter School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with match

Employee assistance program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join our dedicated team and support teaching duties across the campus. The role offers exposure to BASIS teaching methods and a pathway to full-time classroom teaching, with mentoring from experienced staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced school environment. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a pro-teacher culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness to take NES Elementary Education Assessment if necessary.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain BASIS teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching, part-time and substitute.
• Assist teachers with classroom management.
• Support student academic progress and tutoring.
• Assist with events, labs, and testing across campus.
• Monitor student progress and assist with discipline as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Diversity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Long-Term Substitute

Phoenix AZ

Posted 1 week ago

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join our bright, passionate teaching team to start ASAP!

The Assistant Teacher Role

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.

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

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)

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: 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 actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, [phone].

• As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.