Engineering Teacher

BASIS Independent Manhattan Lower is seeking qualified candidates for a Pre-K-Grade 4 Engineering Teacher!

BASIS Independent teachers are knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education. As part of a uniquely collaborative and professional teaching community, BASIS Independent teachers motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating their own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in engineering for students in grades Pre‑K‑4.
• 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.

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.