Life Science Teacher - 5th Grade
About The Position
BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking a Life Science Teacher for 5th grade for an immediate start. The Subject Expert Teacher (SET) is responsible for students’ day-to-day education by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans. The teacher implements the established BASIS Curriculum and tailors topics by incorporating subject knowledge and passion. Instruction is delivered at a level above grade standards in an interactive learning environment, with the goal of achieving exceptional results for all students. The position also involves collaborating with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum and subject material, tutoring students, managing student behavior, supervising students, and supporting non-instructional functions. Regular, full, predictable attendance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject matter, or 24 or more applicable subject-matter credit hours with another degree.
- Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject matter or education.
- Two or more years of teaching or education experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and facilitate subject- and grade-specific lesson plans.
- Provide subject instruction above grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students.
- Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments that support internationally competitive education.
- Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum and subject material and build a community of education professionals.
- Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to support their academic and career success.
- Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect.
- Support non-instructional functions, including Early Bird, Late Bird, and lunch.
- Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
- Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
- Employer-paid medical and 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 (KinderCare tuition discount).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
