English Language Arts Teacher - High School

BASIS Independent Schools (#5002), 556 Columbia St, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At BASIS Independent Schools, we believe students are capable of more than they can imagine, and that the most powerful education inspires them to think for themselves. With expert teachers, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and a warm, welcoming culture, students grow into fearless and confident thinkers prepared to explore, question, and contribute with purpose. BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, agrades3–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a High School English Language Arts Teacher for immediate hire!

What We're Looking For

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.

As an English Teacher, it is primarily your responsibility to develop engaging, content-rich subject specific lesson plans and to teach creative thinking and problem solving. English teachers build upon the elementary years’ foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge. Teachers have the freedom to choose their own books and texts to maximize student learning, and to select materials that will excite and engage their students with the subject.

We encourage our teachers to bring their own excitement and passion for their subject into the classroom to spark students’ natural curiosity and enhance their interest.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare subject-specific lessons in English Language Arts.

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.

Essential Teacher Qualifications:

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)

Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset

Additional Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Abachelor's degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Subject-matter postgraduate work (master'sor Ph.D.) is preferred. Together witha high levelof educational attainment, a successful applicant willdemonstratestrong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant mustpossessa high GPA intheir major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open tonew ideasin teaching.

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Competitive salarydependenton education and…