Physical Science Teacher - 5th Grade

Basis Ed • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra is seeking a 5th Grade Physical Science Teacher, also referred to as a Subject Expert Teacher (SET). The role is to provide exceptional day-to-day education by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans. The teacher implements the established BASIS Curriculum and may tailor topics to incorporate subject knowledge and passion. Instruction is delivered above grade-standard in an interactive learning environment, with the goal of achieving exceptional student outcomes and internationally competitive education.

Teachers have autonomy and academic freedom to create dynamic lessons that encourage enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They work with engaged students and collaborate with fellow educators in a professional learning community, helping students prepare for higher education, careers, and global citizenship. The position also includes supporting non-instructional school functions, supervising students, and maintaining regular, full, predictable attendance.

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 fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• 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, such as Early Bird, Late Bird, and lunch.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and groups of students.

Benefits

• 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 through a KinderCare tuition discount.
• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.

What This Job Offers

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