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Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Substitute Teacher for immediate hire.
BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.
What We're Looking For
Teachers who are inspired in their approach, and who stretch the boundaries of learning, are typically the most successful. We encourage enthusiasm and support our instructors to demonstrate the thirst for knowledge to our students. We believe that passion is contagious and so we encourage our teachers to be both creative and innovative. We are looking for teachers that stretch beyond textbook teaching and bring together instruction methods that will ultimately help students delve deeper into a subject.
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.
This position serves as a substitute teacher for multiple subject areas across elementary school classes. This position is a full-time, on-campus position during regular school hours.
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:
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Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports.
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Communicating with parents via email, conferences, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the BASIS Independent Schools culture.
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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.
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Supervising students during classroom transitions through the day.
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Able to differentiate instruction
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Able to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students
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Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons
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Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)
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Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
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Has strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents
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Open to feedback and continuous growth
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Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies
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Cooperative, supportive, flexible
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Well organized
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Has a strong work ethic and “do whatever it takes” mind set
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:
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Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
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Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
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Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
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Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
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An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
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Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.
