BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candides for a Temporary Substitute Teacher!
BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus loced in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Prive K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Prive K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.
Wh We're Looking For
Teachers who are inspired in their approach, and who stretch the boundaries of learning, are typically the most successful. We encourage enthusiasm and support our instructors to demonstre the thirst for knowledge to our students. We believe th passion is contagious and so we encourage our teachers to be both creive and innovive. We are looking for teachers th stretch beyond textbook teaching and bring together instruction methods th will ultimely help students delve deeper into a subject .
Our Primary School Teachers, also known as Learning Expert Teachers (LETs), cultive a culture of joyful learning as they co-cree with the students. LETs the elementary level customize educion to meet the individual needs of each student. Our teachers love teaching, and our students love learning. Guided by the belief th any child can excel with the right support, our elementary teachers deep pedagogical expertise ensures th each student receives a world-class educion, with personalized tention.
This position serves as a substitute teacher for multiple subject areas across elementary school classes. This position is a temporary role with an anticiped end de of October 2026.
Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
As one of two teachers in the elementary classroom, Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) are responsible for one classroom of studentsall day, every dayand work with the Subject Expert Teacher to find the best ways to deliver lessons, engage students, and cree an environment where students will understand, and retain, wh they learn in class. LETs utilize expertise in different pedagogical methods to provide individual or small group instruction to meet the different needs of students, while also establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning mosphere in the classroom.
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Evaluing students academic and social growth, keeping approprie records, and preparing progress reports.
Communicing with parents via email, conferences, and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the BASIS Independent Schools culture.
Identifying student needs and coopering with the Subject Experts or other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, titude, and learning problems.
Supervising students during classroom transitions through the day.
Able to differentie instruction
Able to cree positive classroom community and build relionships with students
Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons
Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Has strong verbal and written communicion skills with kids, employees, and parents
Open to feedback and continuous growth
Creive in instructional and classroom management stregies
Cooperive, supportive, flexible
Well organized
Has a strong work ethic and do whever it takes mind set
Minimum Qualificions: A bachelor's or master's degree in early childhood or elementary educion. Demonstred success in student achievement, child development and classroom management. Candides must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
Preferred Qualificions: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher is preferred. A successful applicant will demonstre strong communicion skills and be open to new ideas in teaching methods.
Benefits:
BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Competitive salary dependent on educion 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 mch 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 th allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
Student tuition remission for your children to tend our schools.