Economics Teacher - High School; Temporary

Position Description

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary Economics Teacher.

BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten campuses, located in some of the most bustling, dynamic metropolitan areas in the country, are part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools global network. We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in a culture where hard work is celebrated, and intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary outcomes.

• Employment Type:
  
  Temp
• Salary: $72,000.00 - $76,000.00
• Location:
  
  12924 On Site, 1290 Parkmoor Ave, O'Connor Park, San Jose, CA 95126, United States
• Education Requirement:
  High School Education

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in economics.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and delivering exceptional results for all students.
• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students.

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught
• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content
• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warmth and high firmness)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset

• Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in the subject area. Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
• Preferred Qualifications: Subject-matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. High GPA in major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children, and openness to new ideas in teaching.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires regular walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, twisting, reading, writing, and speaking in English. The role may involve carrying, lifting, repetitive hand movements, and occasional pushing or pulling.

Vision and hearing abilities are required with or without correction.

Spring Education Group, including SEG Inc. and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.