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Rainbow Community School in Asheville, NC. is Hiring:
Rainbow Community School’s mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected and environmentally sustainable world.

Our educational curricula include student-centered learning that is project-based, meaningful, and relevant. Our holistic approach to education through our Seven Domains model integrates the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains of learning and development.

We are seeking a Fourth Grade Lead Teacher. This role implements engaging multisensory learning experiences for the students in the classroom community. The Lead Teacher creates a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the greatest opportunity for intellectual and personal growth. This role works within an Assistant teacher to develop a dynamic curriculum and comprehensive, holistic, and developmentally appropriate school experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
Execute activities and practices that promote the RCS Seven Domain Model
Tailor classroom activities to the developmental needs of each child
Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop conflict resolution skills
Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
Construct the classroom and school environment, in collaboration with the students, to foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and authenticity.
Document and discuss student’s progress with colleagues, families, counselors, students, and administrators
Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs
Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while implementing Positive Discipline and Compassionate Communication.
Design meaningful and relevant curriculum that can be adapted to support the range of learning needs and styles in the classroom.
Integrate model curriculum from Singapore Math and multidisciplinary literacy practices to enhance a holistic learning environment.
Design and implement enrichment programming, such as field trips, service-learning projects, and activities that take advantage of the local community resources.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, dynamic governance circles, and school-wide meetings and events.
Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
Experience designing and building curriculum.
A passion for working with children in the education field.
Clear, consistent and respectful communicator
Attentive listener
Excellent collaborator
Upstanding ethics and integrity
Pass state-enforced background check
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in related field or significant experience working with primary age students.
Experience with Singapore Math and Multidisciplinary Literacy Curriculum

About Rainbow Community School

Rainbow Community School is a private, independent school serving about 42 preschoolers and about 150 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Asheville, North Carolina. For more than 35 years, we have been a national leader in alternative, holistic and mindful education.

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