Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Long-Term Substitute

Basis Educational Group - Oro Valley, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Oro Valley, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BASIS Oro Valley Primary is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Fellow - Long-Term Substitute to join our bright, passionate teaching team for the 2024/2025 school year, starting August! This position is designed to provide an opportunity to learn the BASIS Charter School model and program, which includes various aspects of the school environment, and prepares you for full-time classroom teaching or other roles within the educational framework. As an Assistant Teacher, you will have a visible presence in all areas of school life, assisting with issues or tasks that relate to the well-being of our students, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. In this role, you will engage in classroom teaching, both part-time and as a substitute, while also providing support to teachers in managing classroom dynamics. You will be responsible for student academic support and tutoring, assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing, and working closely with teachers to evaluate student progress, needs, and gains. Additionally, you will proctor assessments, monitor and manage students' non-scheduled time, including Early Bird and Late Bird supervision, and Lunch Monitor responsibilities. Your role will also involve coordinating homework and assignments for absent students, assisting the school's Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with behavior and discipline management, and supporting the Directors of Academic Programs in executing key educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Classroom teaching, both part-time and as a substitute
• Assisting teachers with classroom management
• Providing 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
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students
• Assisting the school's Deans and Directors of Student Affairs with managing behavior and discipline
• Assisting the school's Directors of Academic Programs with managing and executing key programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Willingness to take and pass the NES Elementary Education Assessment, if necessary
• Willingness to acquire and maintain current practices in both subject matter knowledge and BASIS Charter School teaching methodologies
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice-to-haves

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Charter School academic program and school model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
• Ability to work with diverse constituents while maintaining the highest professional standards
• Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience
• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ability to add dependents to insurance plans
• 401k with partial match that grows over time