Career Center

Green Acres is looking for an experienced educator with a background in progressive education, curriculum and professional development. This position will entail:

• Collaborating with teachers on completing their curriculum maps using the Atlas Rubicon software tool.
• Organizing a vertical and horizontal curricular review, analysis, and articulation of each subject area, K-8, involving teachers and Division Heads.
• Determining how to organize, share, and keep updated the school’s curriculum on the Green Acres web site.
• Matching teachers and staff members to appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure professional growth and use of best practices.
• Implementing the new staff orientation and mentoring programs in collaboration with the Division Heads. These programs place a strong focus on progressive education and its impact on teaching and learning. Mentoring meetings with new staff members occur monthly.
• Collaborating with the Division Heads and Head of School to create, maintain, and communicate the Wednesday staff meeting schedule.
• Collaborate with the Division Heads to plan professional development days.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and a statement of educational philosophy to Green Acres School Employment Application form  to employment@greenacres.org. All four items are necessary for an application to be considered. Questions may be addressed to Rebecca Geary, Head of School, at (301) 881-4100 or  rebeccag@greenacres.org.

The successful candidate will possess the following capacities:

• a passion for curriculum, a sincere love of working with teachers and staff,
• curiosity and a growth mindset,
• a high level of organization,
• excellent writing and communication skills,
• a collaborative spirit,
• and a passion for student-centered learning.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.