Physics Teacher - Middle and High School

Basis Independent Schools • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School is seeking a Physics Teacher for immediate hire. The school serves grades 3–12. This position teaches grade 8 physics and AP Physics, delivering higher-level content than typical secondary-school standards in an interactive learning environment. The teacher implements the BASIS Curriculum through effective, creative lessons and assessments, and collaborates with colleagues to foster a rigorous, collegial learning culture. The role also supports students’ academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content.
• Ability to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Openness to feedback and continuous growth.
• Creative instructional and classroom-management strategies, described as “high warm and high firm.”
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, and flexible approach.
• Strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate subject-matter work, such as a master’s degree or Ph.D.
• High GPA in the major.
• Excellent recommendations.
• Experience working with children; classroom experience is not required.
• Openness to new ideas in teaching.
• Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade 8 physics and AP Physics, including higher-level content in an interactive learning environment.
• Instruct students in subject-specific knowledge and skills to support their academic and career success.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum Teachers in a professional and academic community.
• Guide student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, and individuality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across the network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for pre-tax medical, dependent-care, and transit expenses.
• Student tuition remission for employees’ children to attend the schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time