Job Description

Music Teacher - Upper School

BASIS Independent Schools (#5004), 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Virginia, United States of America Req #9757

Thursday, March 13, 2025

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.

BASIS Independent McLean is seeking qualified candidates for a Music Teacher starting Fall 2025! 

BASIS Independent McLean opened in 2016 and sits on an 11-acre campus located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, with convenient access to Washington, D.C. less than 15 miles away. We have been named the #1 Private K-12 School in Virginia for the last three years by Niche, the #1 Best High School for STEM in Virginia, and rank in the Top 20 Best Private K-12 Schools in the country. This recognition highlights the strength and expertise of our faculty, as well as the high academic standards we set for students.  

What We're Looking For  

Music teachers lay a foundation for a life-long love of music production, modern ensembles, and numerous other topics and skills.

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Prepare subject specific lessons in Music.  

• Collaborate with other Fine Arts teachers for school produced shows and events.  

• 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 create interdisciplinary lessons and incorporate music as a part of other areas of knowledge.  

• 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.  

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.  

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. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to 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 actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, 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.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Full Time
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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