Substitute Teacher

Basis-Independent-Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

FSA

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School is seeking a qualified On-Campus Substitute Teacher for immediate hire. The role covers multiple subject areas across elementary to high school during regular school hours.

Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS; preferred candidates will have experience with children, strong communication, and the ability to engage students with creative and differentiated instruction. A supportive, growth-oriented team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have a BA or BS degree from an accredited or approved college or university.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with children and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction across elementary to high school levels.
• Build positive classroom community and relationships with students.
• Deliver rigorous, well-planned, well-paced lessons.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management with warmth and firmness.
• Show passion for teaching and student development.
• Communicate effectively with kids, staff and parents.
• Be open to feedback and committed to growth.
• Use creative instructional and management strategies.
• Be cooperative, flexible and well organized.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and a can-do mindset.

Skills

Differentiate instruction

Relationship building

Engage students

Classroom management

Communication

Feedback welcome

Creativity in teaching

Cooperation

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

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.