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Founding Learning Expert Teacher - BASIS Leander (Opening Fall 2026)!
BASIS Charter Schools, a network consistently ranked among the best in the nation for its rigorous academic program, is seeking a highly motivated and engaging
Founding Learning Expert Teacher (LET)
to join the inaugural team at BASIS Leander in Leander, Texas.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the culture, community, and academic success of a new school opening in Fall 2026. We are looking for an exceptional educator who is passionate about their subject matter and committed to inspiring students to achieve beyond expectations.

About BASIS Leander
BASIS Leander will offer the renowned BASIS curriculum, designed to provide a world-class, well-rounded education focused on advanced academics, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Joining our founding team means collaborating with highly motivated colleagues in an intellectually engaging environment dedicated to excellence.

Key Responsibilities
The Founding Learning Expert Teacher will work alongside Subject Expert Teachers (SETs) in a co-teaching model for grades K–3. Specific duties include:

• Individualized Support: Addressing the differentiated needs of students through small-group or one-on-one instruction.


• Classroom Leadership: Guiding a single cohort of students throughout the day and supporting smooth transitions between subjects.


• Student Engagement: Help foster a joyful classroom culture that encourages curiosity, communication, and foundational academic skills.


• Assessment and Feedback: Develop and administer assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents.


• Founding Team Collaboration: Play a pivotal role in establishing the school's culture, contributing to school-wide initiatives, and collaborating with fellow founding teachers to create a cohesive and supportive academic community.


• Growth and Development: Cultivating a positive, structured learning environment where hard work and intellectual curiosity are celebrated.


• Student Support: Serve as an advisor or mentor, guiding students in their academic and personal growth within the BASIS model.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree is highly desirable.


• Prior experience as an elementary educator.


• A profound passion for the subject matter and an ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, compelling, and engaging manner.


• Exceptional classroom management skills and an ability to create an organized, highly focused, and positive learning environment.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to working as part of a dynamic, founding team.

Important Application Note
At this stage, we are gathering interest and applications from exceptional educators for future teaching roles at BASIS Leander.

• Exact teaching roles and grade-level assignments are not yet finalized and will be determined closer to the school's opening.

Completing an application ensures you will be among the first considered for interviews.

Join us in launching the next chapter of academic excellence!

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.

• As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.