Humanities Teacher - Lower Primary School

About the Company

BASIS International Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China and Thailand known for academic excellence and innovation. Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong.

BASIS International School Bangkok opened in the fall of 2019, and first BASIS International Schools campus outside of China. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including spacious classrooms, a black-box theater, swimming pool, traditional Thai house, and beautiful campus green space. This campus offers the opportunity to embrace the rich culture and history of Thailand while teaching with an internationally renowned school network.

About the Role

Our Primary School teachers adopt a collaborative, co-teaching approach to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities. The Subject Expert Teacher (SET) assumes the lead in delivering engaging, subject-specific learning experiences, while the Learning Enhancement Teacher (LET) ensures individual student understanding. Together, you cultivate a joyful and rigorous learning culture that celebrates hard work and where intellectual pursuit leads to exceptional student outcomes.

As a Humanities Subject Expert Teacher, you establish a strong foundation of language and social science skills and knowledge. This includes Language Arts topics including beginnings of reading and writing, reading comprehension, writing process, and much more. Humanities topics include world history, American history, and beginnings of geographic awareness. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to tie in lessons with what students are learning in other subjects, such as music and art.

Responsibilities

• Foster meaningful relationships with each student to ensure a personalized and successful learning trajectory
• Guide students in pursuing academic achievement, personal responsibility, and intellect
• Pursue continuous professional growth by participating in ongoing professional development, collaborating with colleagues, and staying informed on the latest educational techniques and best practices in your field
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative school community

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
• Experience: At least two years as the lead teacher in a classroom, a requirement for obtaining a working visa.
• Collaboration: A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide.
• High Standards: A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigor of international education.

Benefits

At BASIS International Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
• Global Health Coverage: Coverage for employee. Includes U.S. coverage for U.S. citizens.
• Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
• Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from Thailand at the start and end of your contract.
• Relocation Support: Moving allowance and assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
• Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary lunch on campus.
• Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition.
• Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in Thailand.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network.