Details
Posted: 18-Mar-24
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Science
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Join us, and help shape the future of education.
Watershed is a small 6-12 independent school in Boulder, Colorado with a progressive educational model that is research-based, future-focused, and community-centered. We know that students learn best when engaged in learning not just about the world, but in the world and for the world. For more context about how we at Watershed are leaning into the future of independent school education, please take a look at our new strategic vision. Watershed seeks to expand the purpose of independent schools – being a school that serves its students well and also has a real, positive impact within the broader community – working with community partners to build a future that is more just and more sustainable.
We seek a passionate, energetic full-time science educator (with the ability to teach middle school and high school) to begin August 2, 2024. Our program involves courses we call “expeditions.” These courses are developed around real challenges in the world, involve experts and experiences outside the classroom, and engage students in Work that Matters – that is, work that has a direct impact on the human and ecological communities beyond the walls of the school. This is a cornerstone of our commitment to become a truly community-centered school, and it is one way we hope to help make our world more just and more sustainable.
Teaching at Watershed includes, among other duties, leading an advisory group, engaging in orientation camping trips, teaching a May Term course, and participating in extensive professional development.
The ideal candidate will have
- A deep commitment to progressive educational ideas and practices.
- 3+ years experience teaching middle school and/or high school science.
- Consistent record of working to innovate and improve their teaching through both experimentation and professional learning.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to the work of equity and belonging in schools.
- Broad global and multicultural competency.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a wide range of adolescents.
- Experience leading outdoor trips.
- Ability to travel on overnight trips, including international travel, for durations up to two weeks long.
- Have, or be able to obtain by August 1, 2024, either WFA or WFR certification.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for full-time educator positions at Watershed is $50,000-$85,000 depending on experience. This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition remission and professional development opportunities.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@watershedschool.org
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About Watershed School
Watershed School is an innovative independent middle school and high school in Boulder, Colorado. Watershed School was founded in 2004 with strong progressive education roots. We serve 120 students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to spark adventure and wonder, foster inquiry and community, and build the character and ability of students to take on the world's greatest challenges.
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