Teaching Fellow

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our bright, passionate teaching team!

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra was the highest-performing open-enrollment school in Baton Rouge!

The Assistant Teacher’s Role

The Assistant Teacher role may teach a select number of courses and/or substitute for an existing teacher. The position allows you to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, including many aspects of the school, and prepares you for full-time classroom teaching or other roles.

Assistant Teachers have a visible presence in all areas of school life, assist with issues or tasks relating to the well-being of our students, and join their colleagues in maintaining a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
• Ability to work full time
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary
• Willingness to be considered for other campuses other than the original desired campus
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies

Typical Job Responsibilities (may vary per campus needs)

• Classroom teaching, both part-time and as a substitute
• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Student academic support and tutoring
• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
• Working with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs, and gains
• Proctoring assessments
• Monitoring and managing students’ non-scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities
• Monitoring and managing study groups
• Assisting the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline
• Assisting the school with managing and executing key programs

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Charter School academic program and school model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining the highest professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

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 (Kinder Care tuition discount)