Science Teacher - Elementary

Science Teacher – Elementary

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
• Posted 4 days ago.

Role Overview: The Elementary Science Teacher (SET) will ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject‑specific lesson plans. SETs implement the BASIS Curriculum while tailoring lessons to integrate their knowledge and passion.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with another degree).
• A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education.
• 2+ years teaching or education experience.

BASIS Elementary Teachers are knowledgeable, passionate and believe in transforming education. Our K‑3 classrooms are co‑taught with two elementary school teachers co‑creating with students at all times. SETs are responsible for cultivating and implementing grade- and subject-specific lesson plans, delivering daily instruction, and collaborating with Learning Expert Teachers to meet student needs.

• Prepare and facilitate subject- and grade-specific lesson plans.
• Provide instruction on a higher level than grade standard in an interactive learning environment.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum, designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure internationally competitive education.
• Collaborate with other curriculum teachers to further develop materials and build a community of like‑minded professionals.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect.
• 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.

BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom. Teachers are part of one of the nation’s most collaborative and professional learning communities. All schools use the acclaimed BASIS curriculum, and teachers are given autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They create dynamic lessons that foster enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning.

• Salary competitive; 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
  • 401(k) with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare savings opportunity (Kinder Care tuition discount)

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 accordance with federal and state laws, BASIS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other protected classification. For inquiries regarding BASIS’ non‑discrimination policies, contact Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, 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., B  Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.