Early Education Teaching Fellow

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Lower is seeking qualified candidates for an Early Education Teaching Fellow for Fall 2025!   

What We're Looking For  

The Early Education 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. It creates a blueprint for children not only to transition with ease to kindergarten and first grade, but also to become enthusiastic lifelong learners. 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 Early Education 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 Early Education 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: 

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  Assisting teachers with classroom management 

  
  

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  Student academic support and tutoring 

  
  

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  Assisting classroom teachers with events, labs, and testing 

  
  

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  Working with teachers in evaluating student progress and gains 

  
  

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  Proctoring assessments 

  
  

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  Monitoring and managing student's non-scheduled time, to include Early Bird and Late Bird supervision and Lunch Monitor responsibilities 

  
  

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  Monitoring and managing study groups  

  
  

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  Coordinating homework and assignments for absent students 

  
  

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  Assisting Directors of Student Affairs and Deans with managing behavior and discipline  

  
  

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  Assisting Directors of Academic Programs with execution of key programs  

  
  

Essential Teacher Qualifications:  

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  Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught 

  
  

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  Able to differentiate instruction and