Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Long-Term Substitute

About the Role

The Kindergarten Teaching Fellow (Long-Term Substitute) position at BASIS Phoenix Primary allows you to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program while preparing for full-time classroom teaching or other roles. Assistant Teachers have a visible presence in all areas of school life, assist with student well-being, and help maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching, both part-time and as a substitute
• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Providing student academic support and tutoring
• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
• Working with teachers to evaluate student progress, needs, and gains
• Proctoring assessments
• Monitoring and managing students’ non-scheduled time, including Early Bird, Late Bird supervision, and Lunch Monitor responsibilities
• Monitoring and managing study groups
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students
• Assisting Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with behavior and discipline management
• Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with managing and executing key programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Skills

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Charter School academic program and school model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining high professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• 401(k) match starting at 3%
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% employer-paid health insurance options
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents to benefits
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

Pay

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.

About BASIS Ed

The BASIS academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students.

Teachers at BASIS enjoy flexibility in lesson planning, a collaborative community, highly engaged and curious students, and a joyful learning culture that celebrates hard work and intellectual pursuits.