What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at BASIS Independent Schools?
BASIS Independent Bothell is seeking qualified candidates for a Substitute Teacher starting January 2026.
What We're Looking For
Teachers who are inspired in their approach, and who stretch the boundaries of learning, are typically the most successful. We encourage enthusiasm and support our instructors to demonstrate the thirst for knowledge to our students. We believe that passion is contagious and so we encourage our teachers to be both creative and innovative.
We are looking for teachers that stretch beyond textbook teaching and bring together instruction methods that will ultimately help students delve deeper into a subject.
This position serves as a substitute teacher for multiple subject areas across varying grade levels. This position is a full-time, on-campus position during regular school hours.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Able to differentiate instruction
Able to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students
Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons
Skilled in classroom management (high warm and high firm)
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Has strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents
Open to feedback and continuous growth
Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies
Cooperative, supportive, flexible
Well organized
Has a strong work ethic and “do whatever it takes” mind set
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with children is preferred. Together with a high level of personal responsibility and optimism, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, will thrive in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented learning environment, and will be able to stand for long periods of time inside and outside of the building.
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