Teaching Fellow: Hands-On Classroom Coach

Basis-Independent-Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Retirement match

Medical dental vision

FSA program

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School is seeking a Temporary Teaching Fellow to float between classes and assist the lead teacher in a joyful, inquiry-driven PK–2 environment. You’ll help implement a hands-on, content-rich curriculum and support student curiosity while maintaining high standards.

The Fellow will learn the BASIS model, gain experience toward future Lead Teacher roles, participate in staff meetings, and contribute to a positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; early education preferred.
• Willing to stay current with BASIS methodologies.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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 and gains
• Proctoring assessments
• Monitoring and managing student's non-scheduled time, including Early Bird and Lunch Monitor
• Monitoring and managing study groups
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students
• Assisting Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with managing behavior and discipline
• Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Diversity engagement

Organization

Attention to detail

BASIS model adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School is seeking a Temporary Teaching Fellow to float between classes and assist the lead teacher in a joyful, inquiry-driven PK–2 environment. You’ll help implement a hands-on, content-rich curriculum and support student curiosity while maintaining high standards.

The Fellow will learn the BASIS model, gain experience toward future Lead Teacher roles, participate in staff meetings, and contribute to a positive, achievement-oriented school culture.