French Teaching Fellow - Middle and High School

BASIS Independent Bothell is seeking qualified candidates for a French Teaching Fellow for fall 2025!  

BASIS Independent Bothell is set to open in September 2025, bringing our world-class approach to education to a vibrant new community. We’re searching for passionate educators, administrators, and support staff who are eager to make a lasting impact. By joining our founding team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the culture, programs, and experiences that will inspire generations of students.

What We're Looking For

The Teaching Fellow will float between classes and assists the lead teacher to create an environment where learning is a joyful and rewarding experience that maintains the integrity of each child’s imagination and natural curiosity. The environment fosters an exposure to a thematic, hands-on, comprehensive, and content-rich curriculum. Ultimately, the goal of the program is to foster a sense of wonder while engaging in the world that surrounds us, equipping students with a foundation for future success.  

The Teaching Fellow's role is to assist the lead teacher while learning the BASIS Independent Schools' model with opportunities for growth and a successful transition into Lead Teacher roles. Teaching Fellows have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the school preparing them for the classroom or administration in the future. Teaching Fellows help in the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement-oriented school culture. This position is a visible presence in all areas of the school and can assist with any issues relating to the well-being of the students during their time at the school.  

The Teaching Fellows will be required to attend all staff meetings and any training required of Teachers.   

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 and gains  
• Proctoring assessments  
• Monitoring and managing student's non-scheduled time, to include Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities  
• Monitoring and managing study groups   
• Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students  
• Assisting Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with managing behavior and discipline   
• Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs  

Essential Teacher Qualifications:

• 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 warm and high firm)
• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible
• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset 

Additional Qualifications

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. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching.

Benefits:

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.