Math Teacher - Upper School

BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Math Teacher for the coming school year!

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.

• Prepare subject‑specific lessons in math for upper school‑aged students.

• 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 form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.