After-School Teacher

Spring Education Group • McLean, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Independent McLean School, a grades Toddler–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for Part-Time Early Learning After-School Teachers! In this teaching position, you use your passion for your subject to inspire and teach higher-level content than what is typical of elementary students. You work collaboratively with other teachers to create a learning culture in which diverse perspectives are challenged and tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality. The person in this role will construct lesson plans and teach our daily after-school program from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. The part-time After-School Teacher should have positive energy, strong people skills, and be very organized. Teaching supplies will be provided upon request, as well as it is within budget.

Requirements

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset
• A bachelor's degree in the subject area.
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred.
• A high level of educational attainment.
• Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
• A high GPA in their major.
• Excellent recommendations.
• Experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom-
• Open to new ideas in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach higher level content than grade standard in an interactive learning environment to deliver exceptional results for all students.
• Has deep knowledge of subject taught.
• Instruct students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of their academic and career success.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to display your passion for the subject and educate students at an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum Teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about their work and readily willing to work in a professional and academic environment.
• Guide student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level