Science Teacher - 4th/5th Grade

BASIS.ed; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with matching

Employee Assistance Program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS ED seeks a qualified Science Teacher for 4th/5th grade to join our Austin Metro area team. The SET will prepare and facilitate science lessons aligned to BASIS Curriculum, collaborating with LETs to meet student needs and drive exceptional outcomes.

Essential functions include planning, conducting high-level science instruction, and teamwork with curriculum teachers. Competitive benefits and opportunities to impact student growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in subject matter or 24+ credit hours in subject matter with other degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade specific lesson plans.
• Provide instruction above grade level to achieve exceptional results.
• Collaborate with BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum and materials.
• Tutor students to heighten academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster learning and responsibility.
• Support non-instructional functions and maintain attendance.
• Supervise students individually or in groups.

Skills

Teaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in subject matter

Master’s degree in subject matter or education

Tools

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

BASIS ED is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees.

We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.

Department: Academics: Classroom Teaching and Instruction

BASIS is seeking qualified candidates for a Science Teacher - 4th/5th Grade to join our bright, passionate team in the Austin Metro area!

The role of the Science Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans. Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring specific topics to integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject.

SETs 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 Subject Expert Teachers (SETs) are responsible for cultivating and implementing grade and subject specific lessons plans. The SET is also in charge or daily instruction and will collaborate with the Learning Expert Teacher (LETs) to ensure students’ needs are met academically. 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education
• 2+ years teaching/education experience

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade specific lesson plans
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is internationally competitive
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to further develop curriculum/subject material and build a community of like-minded professionals passionate about education
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students' academic and career success
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all students
• Support the execution of non-instructional functions, such as “Early Bird,” “Late Bird,” and lunch
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• 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.