Substitute Teacher

BASIS Independent Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Retirement match

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Schools in Brooklyn is seeking a qualified On-Campus Substitute Teacher for immediate hire for grades 3–12. This full-time, on-campus role supports elementary through high school classrooms during regular school hours.

The position emphasizes differentiated instruction, strong classroom management, and collaborative communication with students, parents, and staff. Applicants should hold a BA/BS and bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a passion for student growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with children is preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Create positive classroom community and relationships with students.
• Engage students with rigorous, well-planned lessons.
• Manage classrooms with high warmth and firm structure.
• Demonstrate passion for teaching and student development.
• Communicate effectively with kids, staff, and parents.
• Be open to feedback and ongoing growth.
• Use creative instructional strategies.
• Be cooperative, flexible, and well organized.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and a can-do mindset.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Strong communication

Creative instruction

Flexible / cooperative

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK–grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, a grades 3–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for an On-Campus Substitute Teacher for immediate hire.

What We're Looking For

Teachers who are inspired in their approach, and who stretch the boundaries of learning, are typically the most successful. We encourage enthusiasm and support our instructors to demonstrate the thirst for knowledge to our students. We believe that passion is contagious and so we encourage our teachers to be both creative and innovative.

We are looking for teachers that stretch beyond textbook teaching and bring together instruction methods that will ultimately help students delve deeper into a subject.

This position serves as a substitute teacher for multiple subject areas across elementary, middle, and high school classes. This position is a full-time, on-campus position during regular school hours.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Able to differentiate instruction

• Able to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students

• Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons

• Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)

• Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents

• Open to feedback and continuous growth

• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies

• Cooperative, supportive, flexible

• Well organized

• Has a strong work ethic and "do whatever it takes" mind set

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must have a BA or BS degree from an accredited or approved college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with children is preferred. Together with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, will thrive in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented learning environment, and will be able to stand for long periods of time inside and outside of the building.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our school.

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.