Teaching Opportunities - Long-Term Substitute

Basis Ed • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra is seeking qualified Teachers to cover long-term substitute needs from November 2026 through May 2027. The Teacher (SET) ensures students receive exceptional day-to-day education by preparing and facilitating subject-specific lesson plans and instruction. Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring topics to reflect their subject knowledge and passion.

In the elementary co-teaching model, the SET cultivates and implements grade- and subject-specific lesson plans, leads daily instruction, and collaborates with the Learning Expert Teacher (LET) to meet students’ academic needs. Teachers are part of a collaborative professional learning community and have autonomy to create dynamic lessons that encourage enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. The role supports students’ academic development and prepares them for higher education, careers, and global citizenship.

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.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective, creative lessons and assessments.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to develop curriculum and subject materials.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills.
• 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 groups of students.
• Collaborate with the Learning Expert Teacher to ensure students’ academic needs are met.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• 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: Mid Level