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BASIS Ed · 1 week ago

History Teacher

Leander, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

BASIS Charter Schools is seeking a highly motivated and engaging Founding History Teacher to join the inaugural team at BASIS Leander in Leander, Texas. The role involves delivering the advanced BASIS Social Sciences curriculum and fostering an engaging classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and historical analysis.

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Responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery: Teach History courses, which may include World History, U.S. History, and AP History, utilizing an engaging, content-rich approach

Student Engagement: Foster a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, historical analysis, and a deep appreciation for cultural and global perspectives

Assessment and Feedback: Develop and administer robust assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents

Founding Team Collaboration: 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

Professional Development: Actively participate in professional learning opportunities and school-wide meetings, continually seeking to improve instructional practices

Student Support: Serve as an advisor or mentor, guiding students in their academic and personal growth within the BASIS model

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in HistoryTeaching experience in HistoryMaster's degree in HistoryAP coursesClassroom management skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative spirit

Required

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major or significant coursework in History, Social Studies, or a related field

A profound passion for the subject matter and an ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, compelling, and engaging manner

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

Prior teaching experience in History or Social Sciences at the middle and/or high school level is strongly preferred

Experience teaching advanced placement (AP) or honors-level courses is a significant asset

Company

BASIS Ed

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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.

Founded in 2009