Science Teacher - 5th Grade

About the role

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus is seeking a 5th Grade Science Teacher to join their team. For more information, visit here.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)
• A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education
• 2+ years teaching/education experience

Benefits and Salary

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

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