Music Teacher - Primary and Middle School

BASIS Independent Bothell is seeking qualified candidates for a Music Teacher starting fall 2025!  BASIS Independent Bothell is set to open in September 2025, bringing our world-class approach to education to a vibrant new community. We’re searching for passionate educators, administrators, and support staff who are eager to make a lasting impact. By joining our founding team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the culture, programs, and experiences that will inspire generations of students.  What We're Looking For  Music teachers lay a foundation for a life-long love of, and appreciation for, music by introducing basic melodic and rhythmic concepts, instrument types and families, vocal posture and breathing, and numerous other topics and skills.  Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Prepare subject specific lessons in Music.  Collaborate with other Fine Arts teachers for school produced shows and events.  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 create interdisciplinary lessons and incorporate music as a part of other areas of knowledge.  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.

Salary : $70,000