Kindergarten Teaching Fellow

Transforming K–12 Education Across the U.S

BASIS Ed supports some of the highest-performing schools in the country, with tuition-free public charter schools in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington D.C. Whether you work at a school or regional office, you’ll join a team committed to our mission of raising the standards of K‑12 education.

Founding Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - BASIS Leander (Opening Fall 2026)!

BASIS Charter Schools, a network consistently ranked among the best in the nation for its rigorous academic program, is seeking a highly motivated and engaging Founding Kindergarten Teaching Fellow (KTF) to join the inaugural team at BASIS Leander in Leander, Texas.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the culture, community, and academic success of a new school opening in Fall 2026. We are looking for an exceptional educator who is passionate about their subject matter and committed to inspiring students to achieve beyond expectations.

BASIS Leander will offer the renowned BASIS curriculum, designed to provide a world‑class, well‑rounded education focused on advanced academics, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Joining our founding team means collaborating with highly motivated colleagues in an intellectually engaging environment dedicated to excellence.

The Founding Kindergarten Teaching Fellow will support the Kindergarten Expert Teacher and work closely with students to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment. Specific duties include:

• Individualized Support: Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group assistance to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Classroom Leadership: Assist in guiding a single cohort of kindergarten students through daily routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth and structured day.

Student Engagement: Help foster a joyful classroom culture that encourages curiosity, communication, and foundational academic skills.

Assessment and Feedback: Support the collection of student work and progress data, and assist in providing constructive feedback to students and families.

Founding Team

Collaboration:

Play a pivotal role in establishing the school's culture, contributing to school‑wide initiatives, and collaborating with fellow founding teachers to create a cohesive and supportive academic community.

Growth and Development: Cultivating a positive, structured learning environment where hard work and intellectual curiosity are celebrated.

Student Support: Serve as a caring mentor encouraging students’ academic and social‑emotional growth within the BASIS model.

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree is highly desirable.

Prior experience as an elementary educator.

A profound passion for early childhood education and the ability to make foundational concepts clear, engaging, and joyful for young learners.

Exceptional classroom management skills and an ability to create an organized, highly focused, and positive learning environment.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

A collaborative spirit and a commitment to working as part of a dynamic, founding team.

At this stage, we are gathering interest and applications from exceptional educators for future teaching roles at BASIS Leander.

Interviews are expected to begin in December 2025 and January 2026.

Exact teaching roles and grade‑level assignments are not yet finalized and will be determined closer to the school's opening.

Completing an application ensures you will be among the first considered for interviews.

Join us in launching the next chapter of academic excellence!

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.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the…