Math Teacher - Middle School
Company: BASIS Independent Schools
Location: Glen Echo
Posted on: March 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Math Teacher - Middle School
BASIS Independent Schools (), 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean,
Virginia, United States of America Req
Thursday, November 14, 2024
BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group,
is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that
educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten
campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic
metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum
Schools global network. We believe in setting a higher standard for
students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a
culture where hard work is celebrated, and intellectual pursuits
result in extraordinary outcomes.
BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Math
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 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last
three years by Niche, the 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.
BASIS Independent teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and
believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely
collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS
Independent teachers motivate students to reach their highest
potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer
collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest
importance.
As a math teacher, you will teach Algebra, Geometry 1, and other
math concepts to students. BASIS Independent teachers are given the
autonomy and freedom to present the material in their own way while
achieving clearly defined goals for student understanding. We
encourage teachers to bring their passion for their subject into
the classroom to excite students and engage them with the
material.
Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare subject specific lessons in Algebra and Geometry 1, as
well as teach two sections of Grade 4 math.
- Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade
standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering
exceptional results for all students.
- Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative
lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is at an
internationally competitive level.
- Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a
community of smart, talented and interesting people who are
passionate about education and readily willing to work in a
professional, academic environment.
- 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 and individuality in all
students. 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 degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
Preferred Qualifications: Subject matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Other details- Job Function Middle School Education
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Full Time
- Required Education Bachelor's Degree
- Student tuition remission for your children to attend our
schools.
- An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical,
dependent care, and transit.
- Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and
vision insurance.
- Retirement options through which eligible participants may
receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings
deferred.
- Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning,
mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of
schools.
- Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
- Has a strong work ethic and a "do whatever it takes" mindset
Additional Qualifications
- Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
- Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies
(high warm and high firm)
- Open to feedback and continuous growth
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills with
students, colleagues, and parents
- Able to create a positive classroom community and build
relationships with students
- Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in
rigorous content
- Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
- Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement,
personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all
students. Essential Teacher Qualifications:
- Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to
heighten the trajectory of students' academic and career success.
- Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a
community of smart, talented and interesting people who are
passionate about education and readily willing to work in a
professional, academic environment.
- Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative
lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is at an
internationally competitive level.
- Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade
standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering
exceptional results for all students.
Keywords: BASIS Independent Schools, Washington DC , Math Teacher - Middle School, Education / Teaching , Glen Echo, DC
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