Science and Biology Substitute Teacher

Overview

BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Science and Biology Substitute Teacher for Fall 2026.

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.

Teachers who are inspired in their approach, and who stretch the boundaries of learning, are typically the most successful. We encourage enthusiasm and support our instructors to demonstrate the thirst for knowledge to our students. We believe that passion is contagious and so we encourage our teachers to be both creative and innovative.

We are looking for teachers that stretch beyond textbook teaching and bring together instruction methods that will ultimately help students delve deeper into a subject.

This position serves as a substitute teacher for science and biology classes across middle and high school. This position is a full-time, on-campus position during regular school hours.

• Able to differentiate instruction

• Able to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students

• Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons

• Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)

• Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents

• Open to feedback and continuous growth

• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies

• Cooperative, supportive, flexible

• Well organized

• Has a strong work ethic and “do whatever it takes” mind set

Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must have a BA or BS degree from an accredited or approved college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with children is preferred. Together with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, will thrive in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented learning environment, and will be able to stand for long periods of time inside and outside of the building.

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.