| Position available: K-8 Learning Specialist, full-time, immediate opening Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School has been inspiring gifted children in grades K-8 to discover their potential through inquiry. Students are the center of a dynamic learning and discovery process. Experienced teachers focus on intellectual and character growth, attending to the social, ethical, and emotional needs of students. Small classes generate curiosity and innovation through inquiry learning, and provide opportunities for collaborative experiences with a curriculum rich in mathematics, science, technology, humanities, and the arts. Seattle Country Day School affirms that attracting, supporting, and embracing a diverse community is critical to fulfilling its mission of educating gifted students, and seeks diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in its faculty in order to reflect the diversity inherent in a multicultural city and society. The school is committed to diversity among students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical challenges. SCDS seeks to hire a K-8 Learning Specialist, who, in conjunction with a second part-time specialist, will address the needs of a diverse group of learners. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, learning assistance programs, learning theory, and effective interventions. The ability to generate and implement creative and innovative ideas for engaging and working with students is needed. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience and skill in working with students from diverse ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. A strong interest in continued professional growth and development is required, as is a sense of humor and the ability to see the positive in challenging situations. |
