STEM Teaching Fellow
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Assist with classroom teaching and serve as a substitute as needed to support BASIS Charter School’s STEM program. The role involves teaching a select number of courses, gaining exposure to BASIS teaching methods, and preparing for full-time classroom teaching or other roles. Responsibilities include classroom teaching (part-time and substitute), assisting with classroom management, providing student academic support and tutoring, assisting with events, labs and testing, evaluating student progress, proctoring assessments, supervising Early Bird/Late Bird and Lunch Monitor duties, managing study groups, and supporting Deans and Directors of Student Affairs in behavior and program execution. Requires a Bachelor's degree, fingerprint clearance/background check, ability to work full time, willingness to take NES assessment if needed, campus-flexibility, and adherence to BASIS teaching methodologies. Strong communication, judgment, organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse constituents are essential. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with non-discrimination policies and vaccination requirements for public charter schools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
- Ability to work full time
- Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary
- Willingness to be considered for other campuses other than the original desired campus
- Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies
- Classroom teaching, both part-time and as a substitute
- Assisting teachers with classroom management
- Student academic support and tutoring
- Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing
- Working with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs, and gains
- Proctoring assessments
- Monitoring and managing students’ non-scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities
- Monitoring and managing study groups
- Assisting the school’s Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline
- Assisting the school with managing and executing key programs
- Strong belief in and adherence to BASIS Charter School program
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
- Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining professional standards
- Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation compliance per Mayor’s Order 2021-109
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Fingerprint clearance/background check
- Ability to work full time
- NES Elementary Education Assessment (if necessary)
- Willingness to work at campuses other than original campus
- Strong oral and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work with diverse constituents
- Knowledge of BASIS Charter School model and teaching methodologies
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