Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Immediate Start!

Basis Ed • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Goodyear Primary is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join its teaching team. The Assistant Teacher role allows the fellow to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, gain experience across many aspects of school life, and prepare for full-time classroom teaching or other roles. Assistant Teachers support students’ well-being, assist with classroom and school needs, and help maintain a positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

The BASIS academic program is described as consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and competitive internationally. BASIS Schools’ mission is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to Lower and Upper School students.

Salary is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BASIS states that it does not discriminate on the basis of classifications protected by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 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, including the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classrooms, both part-time and as a substitute.
• Assist teachers with classroom management.
• Provide student academic support and tutoring.
• Assist classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing.
• Work with teachers to evaluate student progress, needs, and gains.
• Proctor assessments.
• Monitor and manage students’ non-scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and lunch monitor responsibilities.
• Monitor and manage study groups.
• Coordinate homework and assignments for absent students.
• Assist the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline.
• Assist the school’s Directors of Academic Programs with managing and executing key programs.
• Assist with issues and tasks relating to students’ well-being and contribute to a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.

What This Job Offers

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