BASIS Independent Fremont Lower is seeking qualified candidates for a Primary School Teacher for the coming school year!  

What We're Looking For 

Our Primary School Teachers, also known as Learning Expert Teachers (LETs), cultivate a culture of joyful learning as they co-create with the students. LETs at the elementary level customize education to meet the individual needs of each student. Our teachers love teaching, and our students love learning. Guided by the belief that any child can excel with the right support, our elementary teachers’ deep pedagogical expertise ensures that each student receives a world-class education, with personalized attention. 

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

As one of two teachers in the elementary classroom, Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) are responsible for one classroom of students—all day, every day—and work with the Subject Expert Teacher to find the best ways to deliver lessons, engage students, and create an environment where students will understand, and retain, what they learn in class. LETs utilize expertise in different pedagogical methods to provide individual or small group instruction to meet the different needs of students, while also establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom. 

Other duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports. 

• Communicating with parents via email, conferences, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the BASIS Independent Schools culture. 

• Identifying student needs and cooperating with the Subject Experts or other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 

• Supervising students during classroom transitions through the day. 

Essential Teacher Qualifications 

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught  

• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content  

• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students  

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents  

• Open to feedback and continuous growth  

• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm)  

• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible  

• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset

Additional Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.  Demonstrated success in student achievement, child development and classroom management. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card. 

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher is preferred. A successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills and be open to new ideas in teaching methods.  

Benefits 

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.  

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our 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, as well as dental and vision insurance.  

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.  

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.