What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at BASIS ED?
BASIS Washington DC is seeking Science candidates for the 25/26 school year!
Future Teaching Opportunities (2025-2026 School Year)
BASIS Charter Schools is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for like-minded professionals who share our commitment to delivering a transformative K-12 education that fosters broad intellectual capabilities, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills in our students.
As a BASIS educator, you will join a team that works with a cutting-edge curriculum, participates in a robust faculty mentoring program, and contributes to our nationally recognized success in academic achievement. Our focus on excellence prepares students for the challenges of the future and equips them with the tools to thrive.
Position Availability:
We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the BASIS Charter Schools team. Your application will be reviewed, and we will reach out to you when a relevant opportunity arises. We anticipate phone screens and on-site interviews to begin as early as January and will continue through summer months.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24 credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)
Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education
2 years teaching/education experience
Essential Functions:
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
About Us
BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom!
Our teachers are part of one of the nations most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and Collegial school community.
Benefits and Salary:
Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
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)
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
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.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.
*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.
