Physics Teacher - Middle School

BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified applicants for a Physics Teacher for Fall 2025!   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 #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 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.  What We're Looking For  In this teaching position, you use your passion for your subject to inspire and teach higher-level content than what is typical of secondary students.  You work collaboratively with other teachers to create a learning culture in which diverse perspectives are challenged and tested in an environment of informed thought and collegiality.  Your Primary Responsibilities  Teach higher level content than grade standard in an interactive learning environment to deliver exceptional results for all students.  Has deep knowledge of subject taught.  Instruct students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of their academic and career success.  Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to display your passion for the subject and educate students at an internationally competitive level.    Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum Teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about their work and readily willing to work in a professional and academic environment.  Guide 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.