Teachers wanted to lead classrooms and facilitate learning in all subjects in grades 6, 7, and 8. We are looking for people eager to work with students of all abilities in a non-selective school and have a deep enough command of their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Ideal candidates are compassionate and caring educators who value the power of relationships in their teaching practice in a unique setting.
WHO WE ARE
The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE) is a free public charter school that will grow to serve grades 6 through 12 in Sussex County, Delaware. Opening in the fall of 2024 with grades 6, 7, and 8, BASSE aims to provide a personalized academic experience focusing on service-learning and leadership opportunities for our students and staff. Inspired by our school’s namesake, Bryan Stevenson, a prolific social justice activist and lawyer from Milton, Delaware, the BASSE community has dedicated its mission to proximity. We will create pathways for our students, families, and communities by getting close to those facing challenges and partnering with them to create solutions.
These five core values are at the root of everything we do to serve our school community:
EXCELLENCE—We want to foster a culture of excellence by ensuring rigorous and high-quality instruction for all students through a supportive and challenging learning environment created by compassionate and committed educators.
EQUITY—We want to foster a culture of equity by increasing our students’ access to local resources and global opportunities in an environment where students feel connected to one another and valued for who they are as individuals.
COMMUNITY—We want to embrace our community by building bridges between our students, their families, and the community at large through providing access to wraparound services and resources to our families and contributing to our community through our students’ service projects.
VOICE—We want to elevate the voices of our students by providing them with a platform to address the current state of our community and the opportunity to plant the seeds for its future.
HOPE—We want to inspire hope by facilitating spaces where students see the exponential potential of our community and explore how they can contribute to its health while meeting their full potential.
Learn more about BASSE and our school model by visiting our website www.basseinc.org.
WHO YOU ARE
BASSE is seeking members of our inaugural faculty to help us prepare the next generation of learners to be the next generation of leaders. BASSE is the right fit for your career in education if:
You are a lifelong learner with a passion for awakening the passion in others.
You have a deep understanding of your content and a desire to make it relevant for your students.
You are seeking opportunities to make your mark in an innovative educational environment.
You want to collaborate with your colleagues to create a culturally responsive community of learners.
You believe in the potential of all students, work to build connections with them, and recognize your responsibility to meet them where they are and guide them to where they want to go.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of School, the General Education Teacher (in and across their content area) will:
Develop and implement engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework and personalized learning principles.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and interests of students, incorporating a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technology tools.
Integrate service learning experiences into the curriculum, providing opportunities for students to apply their learning to real-world contexts and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, evaluate learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback to students and families.
Analyze assessment data to identify areas of strength and areas for growth and adjust instructional strategies and interventions accordingly to support student achievement.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop common assessments, rubrics, and scoring guides aligned with IB standards and personalized learning goals.
Provide academic support and enrichment opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students with varying levels of readiness and background knowledge.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and their families to support the development and implementation of personalized learning plans for all students.
Foster a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity in the classroom, encouraging students to ask questions, explore concepts, and develop their own lines of inquiry.
Facilitate collaborative learning experiences, group discussions, and other collaborative learning models to promote deep understanding, communication skills, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
Collaborate with community partners, local organizations, and service-learning coordinators to develop service-learning projects aligned with IB learning outcomes and personalized learning goals.
Guide students in identifying community needs, designing service projects, and reflecting on the impact of their actions, fostering a sense of social responsibility and global citizenship.
Provide opportunities for students to share their service learning experiences with peers, families, and the wider community through presentations, exhibitions, and community events.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, academic expectations, and opportunities for involvement in their child's education.
Participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and collaborative learning communities to enhance knowledge and skills in IB pedagogy, personalized learning strategies, and service-learning integration.
Collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and subject areas to share best practices, resources, and instructional strategies for promoting student success in an IB and personalized learning environment.
Engage in ongoing reflection and self-assessment to continuously improve teaching practices, curriculum design, and student learning outcomes.
Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment that respects and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion among students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Incorporate diverse perspectives, multicultural literature, and global perspectives into the curriculum to promote cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives and experiences.
Other duties as assigned
This is an approximately 40-hours per week, 10-month role. A criminal background check and TB test are required.
Required and Desired Attributes
Teaching experience in the middle grades. We seek a range of experience levels (anywhere from novice to expert teachers) to comprise our inaugural faculty.
Holds a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A Delaware teaching license and certification, or the ability to apply for them; find more information here. Candidates with dual certifications are encouraged to apply.
Teachers of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We seek a diverse staff to reflect our diverse population of learners.
Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum (MYP, DP, and CP) or an interest in learning about IB.
Compensation and Benefits
Comparable salary with other local districts and charter schools
State of Delaware employee benefits (subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, etc.)
A collaborative work environment with a unique work schedule.
Teacher-Leadership and high-quality professional development opportunities
BASSE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or its programs and activities.