Science Teacher 4th-5th Grade

About the role

BASIS Leander is seeking qualified candidates for a Science Teacher 4th-5th Grade for the 2026/2027 school year. The role of the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans.

Responsibilities

Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring specific topics to integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject. Essential functions include:

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade specific lesson plans.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is internationally competitive.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to further develop curriculum/subject material and build a community of like-minded professionals passionate about education.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students' academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all students.
• Support the execution of non-instructional functions, such as “Early Bird,” “Late Bird,” and lunch.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree) and a Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also required.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education and 2+ years teaching/education experience.

Benefits

BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

Qualifications

BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom. Our teachers are part of one of the nation’s most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum.

Skills

BASIS teachers celebrate the art of elementary education and, guided by the belief that any child can excel, our elementary teachers' deep pedagogical expertise ensures that each student receives a world-class education.

Pay

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