Early Education Teaching Fellow

Job Description

BASIS Independent Schools (#5004), 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Virginia, United States of America

BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK‑12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network and embody a culture that celebrates hard work and promotes self‑reliance, accountability, and extraordinary intellectual pursuits.

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11‑acre campus located in Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. The school has been named the #1 Private K‑12 School in Virginia for the last three years and the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, ranking in the Top 20 Best Private K‑12 Schools nationwide.

The Early Education Teaching Fellow will float between classes and assist the lead teacher to create a joyful and rewarding learning environment that preserves each child’s imagination and natural curiosity. The Fellow will support a thematic, hands‑on, comprehensive curriculum that prepares children to transition smoothly to kindergarten and first grade, and to become enthusiastic lifelong learners.

In addition to classroom support, the Fellow will help build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement‑oriented school culture. This position has a visible presence across the school and may assist with any issues related to student well‑being during their time at the school.

Teaching Fellows attend all staff meetings and any required training for teachers.

• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Providing student academic support and tutoring
• Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
• Collaborating with teachers in evaluating student progress 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
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students
• Assisting Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with behavior and discipline management
• Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs

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

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree required (early education preferred). Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to stay current in subject‑matter knowledge and BASIS Independent Schools teaching methodologies.
• Preferred:
  Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, be open to new ideas in teaching methods, and be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across the network
• Retirement options with a 50% company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred
• Three PPO medical plans and dental and vision insurance
• FSA option for pre‑tax coverage of medical, dependent care, and transit expenses
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend BASIS schools

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. The position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and speaking the English language. The position often requires carrying, lifting, and using repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending.

The position requires clear hearing and vision, with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including SEG Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Company”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company prohibits unlawful harassment or discrimination.

BASIS Independent Schools (#5004), 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Virginia, United States of America