Details
Posted: 13-Mar-23
Location: Evergreen, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: 50,000-65,000
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Salary Details:
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Job description
Beginning 2023-2024 school year (August 2023-May 2024)
REPORTS TO:
Head of Elementary School
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the Head of Elementary School, and teacher colleagues, teaching engaging, activity-based, and 21st century pedagogical practices to elementary school children. Responsible for instructing students in language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional learning.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED:
· Serve on committees as assigned
· Lead/teach a homeroom group of students
· Lead extra-curricular activities as agreed upon with the Head of Elementary School;
· Participate leading students in multi-night excursions into the field;
· Support the school, its mission, and its leadership
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, and as reasonably necessary for the functioning and success of the school.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
· A bachelor’s degree in an education or discipline-related field, advanced degree preferred
· Classroom experience teaching at the elementary school level
· Demonstrated passion for project and activity-based instruction of elementary school students
· Experience teaching and using a variety of presentation software for creating visual media
· Ability to integrate technology, use innovative curricula, and employ best pedagogical practices
· Understanding of the developmental needs of elementary school students
· Ability to differentiate instruction when necessary, to reach all levels of learners
· Collaborative spirit in developing curricula and teaching methods, both within the department and across other disciplines
· Flexibility, optimism, creativity, high expectations, and a growth mindset
· Enthusiastic involvement in the school community outside the classroom
· Proven positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and families
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Proven organizational skills
· Passion for the uniqueness of elementary learners
About Evergreen Country Day School
Evergreen Country Day is a small, independent school located in the foothills outside of Denver, Colorado. It is about 25 minutes to downtown Denver, and is just off the highway near the beautiful Evergreen, Colorado. We are a non-profit, secular, small-by-design, independent school with approximately 200 students 18 months-8th grade, with about one class per grade, and class sizes ranging from 12-17 students. Our students are amazing, our parents are supportive, and our staff is friendly and excellent. Teachers have the autonomy to create creative lessons and challenge students, and students are engaged and happy. Please come check out our amazing school!
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