BASIS Ed · 3 days ago
Kindergarten Teaching Fellow
BASIS Charter Schools is seeking a highly motivated and engaging Founding Kindergarten Teaching Fellow to join the inaugural team at BASIS Leander in Leander, Texas. This role involves supporting the Kindergarten Expert Teacher and creating a nurturing learning environment for students while helping to establish the school's culture and community.
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Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance to meet the diverse learning needs of students
Assist in guiding a single cohort of kindergarten students through daily routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth and structured day
Help foster a joyful classroom culture that encourages curiosity, communication, and foundational academic skills
Support the collection of student work and progress data, and assist in providing constructive feedback to students and families
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
Cultivating a positive, structured learning environment where hard work and intellectual curiosity are celebrated
Serve as a caring mentor encouraging students’ academic and social-emotional growth within the BASIS model
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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
Preferred
A Master's degree is highly desirable
Company
BASIS Ed
BASIS Charter Schools have been raising the level of American education to the highest international standards for more than 20 years, since our first school opened in 1998.