Thaden School now seeks a Wheels faculty member to work closely with Thaden’s leadership and faculty members in continuing to develop the programming to bring the Wheels program to life as a vital part of a Thaden education.

Role and Responsibilities

• Teaching Middle School Wheels and Upper School Wheels classes 
• Collaborating with the Lower School to implement Wheels experiences in Grades K-4
• Strengthening and fortifying the scope and sequence of the cycling curriculum, in conjunction with the Lower School outdoor education program and the after-school cycling program.
• Employing standards-based instructional and assessment practices 
• Serving on a grade-level team to support the socioemotional, academic, and intellectual development of students
• Serving as an Advisor to a small group of students (includes academic coaching, facilitating conversations on social justice and cultural competency, and supporting the development of skills)
• Working with the Assistant Heads and Division Heads to advise on curriculum development, educational technology, and other learning needs
• Collaborating with Faculty on the integration of the Wheels program into the curriculum and other signature programs
• Collaborating with the Director of Facilities in managing the physical infrastructure needed to support the program
• Managing bike repair part-time employee
• Participating in faculty meetings
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Expertise in bicycle design and mechanics 
• Expertise in cycling
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safe Sport certification, including First Aid/CPR
• Ability to share expertise and passion with students
• Ability to design and implement age-appropriate programs for students
• Ability to work effectively with educators in a wide range of academic disciplines
• Experience with trail building (preferred)
• Experience in coaching mountain biking or gravel riding (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push or pull heavy objects sometimes exceeding 50 lbs
• Using one or two hands to grasp, catch, swing, or throw objects
• Ability to ride a mountain bike and instruct on mountain biking knowledge
• Understanding the speech of another person    
• Some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Ability to see details of objects that are both near and far away

About Thaden School

A non-sectarian independent school under the direction of its own board, Thaden School offers a challenging and innovative educational program that ignites in students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship. At the core of the school’s mission is a commitment to balance that takes many forms: a curriculum that integrates the sciences and the humanities; indoor and outdoor teaching spaces where sustainability is a tangible part of the lesson; hands-on programs for civic engagement; athletics and physical education programs that build confidence and character through competition and meaningful participation; and a diverse faculty and staff that empower students to think deeply and expansively about their potential and place in the world. The school’s remarkably robust indexed tuition program supports the creation of a balanced learning community where students of many perspectives, talents, and interests come learn and grow stronger together. Located on a 30-acre campus in downtown Bentonville, the school is walking distance from the town square, Bright...water Culinary Institute, The Momentary (Crystal Bridges’ center for contemporary arts), and a variety of other educational resources. The school has also engaged a world-class team of architects to design an enduring and innovative campus that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and invite reflection. The principal designer, Marlon Blackwell, is the 2020 recipient of the American Institute of Architect’s Gold Medal, the Institute’s highest honor. The school’s first permanent buildings opened last fall, and the campus master plan will be completed in the fall of 2021. With more than 500,000 residents, the region combines a thriving economy with the natural beauty of the Ozarks and a rich variety of cultural and recreational amenities such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Razorback Regional Greenway, the Scott Family Amazeum, and the Bentonville Film Festival. Northwest Arkansas is also home to the world headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies (Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt) as well as the University of Arkansas. For more information about the region and its national rankings, see Finding NWA and the website for the Northwest Arkansas Council. The school’s website features videos and additional information regarding its educational programs, faculty and leadership.

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