Kindergarten Teaching Fellow

BASIS Texas is seeking an Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join our bright, passionate teaching team in the Dallas Metro area!

The Assistant Teacher’s Role

The Assistant Teacher role may teach a select number of courses and/or sub for an existing teacher. 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.

Assistant Teachers have a visible presence in all areas of school life, assist with issues or tasks relating to the well-being of our students, and join their colleagues in maintaining a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required

• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Ability to work full time

• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary

• Willingness to be considered for other campuses other than the original desired campus

• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies

Typical Job 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

• Assisting the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline

• Assisting the school 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.

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)

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.