BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Lower is seeking qualified candidates for a Primary School Math & Science Teacher!

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.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in math and science.

• 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)


• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible

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

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.
Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 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.