New Roads School believes that education must not only be about the mastery of foundational facts, knowledge, and skills, but a joint venture among students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders in the educational village of greater Los Angeles. We must also cultivate habits of mind, habits of character, an ever expanding awareness of the human situation, and the tools needed for intellectual, social, political, and moral participation as well as personal fulfillment. To be truly supportive of young people, our village — teachers, parents, and other adults — must themselves continue to learn so that they may perceive the young accurately and treat them wisely. To prepare our young people to navigate, contribute to, and improve the quality of life and opportunities for themselves and others as well as to journey on the road untravelled, we uphold certain commitments and expectations for them.

New Roads School is seeking an experienced and creative Kindergarten Co-Lead Teacher to fill a maternity leave/long-term sub position from approximately end of August 2020 through January 2021. The Long-Term Sub will Co-Lead the Kindergarten class with an experienced New Roads Kindergarten assistant. 

The ideal candidate is someone who is especially invigorated by a progressive school environment and is familiar with New Roads' model of teaching and learning. Candidates must have elementary experience (Kindergarten or neighboring grades would be ideal) and a solid understanding of the academic, social and emotional development and needs of children at this level. 

 Responsibilities Include:

• Developing lessons and units of study that incorporate the multiple intelligences while running a progressive, hands-on classroom.
• Engaging in ongoing assessment of student progress using a variety of different means. This will include maintaining accurate records and utilizing assessment data to tailor instruction to individual student needs to increase student performance.
• Participating in professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Maintaining frequent communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Other Duties as Assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and California Multiple Subject Credential required
• Masters Degree in Education a plus
• Experience teaching within elementary schools, with Kindergarten or neighboring grade levels  
• Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning and the multiple intelligences theory and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum in accordance with these philosophies.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator; the ability to talk with parents in a professional yet warm manner.
• Experience developing interdisciplinary units and lessons using “backwards design” curriculum development tools. 
• Experience working with diverse populations, including differentiating for English learners, special education students and those who are gifted.
• Experience organizing/managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, culturally responsive classroom management practices. 
• Experience developing caring classroom environments where instructional time is dedicated to community building, conflict resolution skill-building and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change. 
• Eagerness to collaborate with a co-lead teaching assistant in their classroom.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and can-do attitude.

How to apply: submit online application, cover letter and resume at:https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=31627&clientkey=B58F74479D3E4429894E592A78B88B09