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Lower Elementary Montessori Long-Term Substitute

November 11, 2024 - February 10, 2025

Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Montessori Certified Lower Elementary Teacher for a Long-Term Substitute position begin in November 2024.

Gift Processor and Database Coordinator

October 10, 2024 - October 27, 2024

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors. 

The Opportunity: 

The Gift Processor and Database Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Development Operations and will support the Development Office in various ways throughout the year to help advance the mission of Fountain Valley School. This role will be responsible for gift processing, operations of the database to support fundraising efforts, prospect research and ensuring accurate and up-to-date records in the database.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:   

  • Enters gifts accurately and timely into the database per development office policy and procedures. 
  • Generates gift reports for the development office and the business office.
  • Generates gift acknowledgements for donors in a timely fashion and sends them to donors.
  • Ensures proper donor record management including ongoing and as needed updates to constituent records.
  • Assist with donor relations, responds to general donor inquiries and maintains accuracy of constituent database records.
  • Creates pledge reminders and sends them to donors.
  • Conducts financial reconciliations with the Business Office.
  • Updates and maintains online giving platforms.
  • Generates lists as needed for communications, marketing, and fundraising programs.
  • Assists with all development office mailings
  • Conducts prospect research on donors and prepares donor profiles, as needed
  • Runs database screenings for update addresses and wealth ratings
  • Prepares materials and pulls list for the Annual Report.
  • Generates accurate data reports to provide insights on fundraising progress, donor trends, and campaign effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with the IT department to troubleshoot technical issues and implement enhancements to the database system.
  • Coordinate production of donor recognition walls, plaques, and other methods of recognition.
  • Manage Donor Search wealth profiling database.
  • Provide administrative support for fundraising initiatives, including maintaining donor correspondence, and tracking fundraising progress.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
  • Creates annual endowment impact reports and manages accurate grant reporting timelines.
  • Assist in communications with volunteers (Class Agents, Parent Ambassadors, and Trustees) as needed.
  • Supports the development team in prospect research, including wealth screenings and donor prospecting and prepares donor profiles as needed.
  • Imports fundraising solicitor assignments and proposals.
  • Oversee all department files, department mailings, order department office supplies, and submit work orders for office repairs as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor Degree required
  • Proven experience in database management, preferably in an educational institution
  • Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices, including donor stewardship and gift processing.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful reports.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, mail merges, and data input. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal expression, experience in proofreading and editing
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize among assignments
  • Ability to work independently and as an effective team player
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality and handling sensitive information ethically.

Working Conditions:

  • Environment: indoor office working with some outdoor events
  • Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; occasional after hours, weekend and/ or weeknight obligations. Must be able to lift 40 lb.
  • Attendance at certain events will be required
  • Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors and all other employees 

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience and degrees

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement with 8% match, EAP, Gym and Pool Access

Application Deadline: October 27, 2024

APPLY

Preschool Lead Teacher

October 8, 2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Reports to: Head of Preschool                           

Status: Full-time, salaried, includes benefits 

Start date: Immediate


For nearly 25 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our school - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.


Benefits:

  • Medical with a Health Savings Account, vision and dental insurance

  • Dependent Care Assistance through our 125 flexible spending plan

  • Life insurance as well as both short and long-term disability for you

  • BCD currently matches your contribution to our 403b retirement plan up to 5% of your salary

  • Vacation/sick time plus 4 additional weeks off – 2 weeks for Winter break, Thanksgiving week, March Spring Break

  • Salary starting at $54,000, dependent on experience 

BCD preschool teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Homeroom teacher in BCD’s preschool division;

  • Provide a stimulating, creative and an appropriately challenged or appropriately differentiated educational environment, including opportunities for children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. 

  • Use best practices regarding student-centered instruction, collaboration, and authentic assessment;

  • Participate in ongoing training in literacy, differentiation, and other appropriate topics;

  • Provide regular and thorough communication to all BCD constituencies (students, parents, and colleagues);

  • Support enrollment and retention by assisting with tours, events, and other school outreach; and

  • Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School.


The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated passion for teaching preschool school children;

  • Bachelor’s in early childhood education or elementary education, Master’s preferred;

  • At least 3-5 years teaching in an early childhood setting;

  • Knowledge of or background in independent schools;

  • Ability to differentiate within each class;

  • Flexibility, ability to work with change, and strengths in innovation; and

  • Effective communication skills.


Professional Expectations – BCD Employees must: 

  • Find joy in taking risks and failing forward

  • Are passionate about their work; they are optimistic about and love working in a school

environment

  • Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote trust and character in our

school and its community

  • Employ innovative practices in their fields; they are curious, creative, and enthusiastic

  • Are eager to collaborate with multiple constituencies, including employees, parents, students

and members of the greater BCD community

  • Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective

  • Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community

  • Model balance - are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment

Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.


BCD preschool teachers follow the normal faculty school schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to [email protected]. Please note that we will respond only to qualified applicants. 

 

Long-Term Substitute Classroom Teaching Opportunity at the Stanley British Primary School

Opening:   Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute Classroom Teacher

Full-time position from February through May 2025

 

About Stanley BPS: For over 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. We carefully blend an academic program grounded in a whole-child approach with an attention to each child’s social/emotional development. Our British Primary philosophy promotes the simple notion that when students enjoy what they’re doing and take an active role in their education, learning truly becomes a joy and a lifelong endeavor. SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Teaching two small third grade math groups
  • Facilitating one small spelling group using the Orton Gillingham approach.
  • Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and creatively
  • Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child
  • Implementing integrated, meaningful, developmentally-appropriate curricula in which students can explore and experiment through first-hand experiences
  • Creating opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their learning and actions
  • Communicating and collaborating with parents and actively involving them in the life of the classroom and of the school
  • Communicating and collaborating positively and professionally with the Stanley staff and community
  • Collaborating with co-teacher to develop curriculum, support children, communicate with families, and create an inclusive learning environment
  • Actively engaging in ongoing professional development

 

Desired Qualifications  and Background Experience:

  •  Experience teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in the classroom and within the school community
  • Commitment to social-emotional learning, inquiry-based learning, and a student-centered classroom
  • Prior experience working in an independent school with a progressive educational philosophy is a significant plus.

 

We Value:

  • An inclusive and diverse community
  • Joyfulness
  • Lifelong learning
  • Positive and constructive communication
  • Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
  • An understanding of children and childhood
  • Commitment to making a positive difference in the world

 

Salary:

Long-Term Sub Rate: $185 per day.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.

 

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Farr

Stanley British Primary School

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

[email protected]

 

Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.

 

Long-Term Substitute Classroom Teaching Opportunity at the Stanley British Primary School

Opening:   Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute Learning Specialist 

Full-time position from February through May 2025

 

Overview

Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 470 children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade.  For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child's education goes well beyond academics - our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning.

 

We value:

  • An inclusive and diverse community
  • Joyfulness
  • Lifelong learning
  • Positive and constructive communication
  • Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
  • An understanding of children and childhood
  • Commitment to making a positive difference in the world

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading two fourth grade math groups each day
  • Supporting children in accessing the general curriculum (ie: supporting their use of technology, text-to-speech, audio books, etc)
  • Helping classroom teachers administer and track assessments
  • Working in the classroom and as part of a team to support children’s needs
  • Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and creatively
  • Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child
  • Creating opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their learning and actions
  • Communicating and collaborating positively and professionally with the Stanley staff and community
  • Collaborating with co-teachers to develop curriculum, support children, communicate with families, and create an inclusive learning environment

 

Desired Qualifications  and Background Experience:

  • Experience providing learning support to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in the classroom and within the school community
  • Commitment to social-emotional learning, inquiry-based learning, and a student-centered classroom
  • Prior experience working in an independent school with a progressive educational philosophy is a significant plus.

 

Compensation:

Long-Term Sub Rate: $185 per day.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.

 

To Apply:

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Farr

Stanley British Primary School

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

[email protected]

 

Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our position is filled.

 

 

Director of Health Services

October 3, 2024

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 225 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors. 

The Opportunity: 

Fountain Valley School (FVS) seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Health Services. The Director of Health Services reports to the Dean of Community Life and will be responsible for student focused health services and will oversee the operation of the FVS Wellness Center.  The candidate for this position must be a registered nurse or nurse practitioner and licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. This person will need to have direct experience with adolescent health; while also understanding the particular needs of students living in a boarding school environment. This is a 12-month, full-time position. 

Primary Duties:

  • Hire, train, staff, schedule and supervise Wellness Center staff to include registered nurses and CNAs.
  • Supervise and/or administer primary care; provide assessments, examinations and referrals according to the medial directives
  • Collaborate with the school physician, athletic trainers, etc., in establishing diagnosis, plan of care and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Counseling to assess counseling needs of students and to make appropriate referrals
  • Provide appropriate recommendations to the Dean of Community Life regarding student assessments, counseling, follow-up care and medical leaves.
  • Collect and assess data to make primary decisions on the health management of individual students, including reporting student attendance to the Dean of Community Life. 
  • Provide health education to students to assist them in coping with presenting issues
  • Responsible for follow-up services, such as laboratory work, tests and referrals to specialists and therapists.
  • Routinely act as a second-opinion consultant for nursing staff.
  • Maintain state and school required medical records
  • Patient and employee education, including CPR
  • Provide on-call nursing support on a predetermined schedule that is also coordinated with Wellness Center staffing levels.
  • Oversee the maintenance and necessary inventory to support the Wellness Center
  • Maintain daily surveillance of emergency medical equipment and controlled substances
  • Maintain proper state and federal licensing for dispensary and medical waste transportation, ensuring compliance with the DEA and other agencies
  • Order and Maintain inventory of all medications, medical supplies and equipment, as needed, within budgetary parameters
  • Analyze Wellness Center data i.e. # of visits, peak hours, diagnosis type etc., and share with the Administration in order to spot trends, emerging risks, and appropriate resource levels.

Other Duties:

  • Attend faculty meetings and counseling group meetings
  • Accompany students to medical appointments
  • Update and maintain Wellness Center policy and procedural manual
  • File annual state immunization survey and report cases of communicable diseases, as required by local, state and federal health departments
  • Perform additional duties as directed, including those related to health education and the daily needs of a boarding school
  • Initiate and maintain administrative functions of the Wellness Center through the use of information technology and electronic medical records as deemed appropriate by school administrators
  • Perform annual evaluations of the nursing and med tech staff
  • Contribute to the FVS community, integrating the Wellness Center with all aspects of school life 

Qualifications:

  • BSN required
  • 10+ years of work experience, school-setting preferred
  • RN or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Colorado 
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR and AED certification required
  • Ability to become a CPR certified instructor
  • Certification with NASN or willing to become certified
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions

  • Environment: mainly indoors working with high school students
  • Physical Demands: able to do a combination of sit, stand and lift up to 40 lbs for at least 8 - 12 hours per day; occasional after hours, weekend and/ or weeknight obligations.
  • Working Relationships: students, parents, outside vendors and all other employees.

Salary:  RN-BSN: $75,000-$90,000 or NP-MSN: $105,000-$120,000

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement with 8% math, EAP, Gym and pool access.

Application Deadline:  10/25/2024

APPLY at https://fountain-valley-school-of-colorado.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/858118/director-of-health-services

Substitute Teachers

October 2, 2024

Substitute Teaching Opportunities at Stanley British Primary School

Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Substitute Teacher (on an as-needed basis)

 

Overview:         Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a singular independent school serving children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade.  For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child's education goes well beyond academics - our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning.

 

We value:

  • An inclusive and diverse community
  • Joyfulness
  • Lifelong learning
  • Positive and constructive communication
  • Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
  • An understanding of children and childhood
  • Commitment to making a positive difference in the world

 

A Substitute Teacher serves as an integral part of the Stanley team.

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Being on-call for teacher coverage; assignments range from subbing in multi-age classrooms (TK, K-1-2, 3-4-5 or 6-7-8) or in single-grade classes for language arts, humanities, math, Spanish, arts, etc., and can range from one or two days to a longer term assignment, depending on the needs of the school;
  • Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community which values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child;
  • Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and creatively; 
  • Implementing integrated, meaningful, developmentally-appropriate curricula in which students can explore and experiment through first hand experiences;
  • Creating opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their own learning and actions;
  • Communicating and collaborating positively and professionally with the Stanley staff and community.

 

Desired Qualifications and Background Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience teaching TK-8 students
  • British Primary experience or interest in training in British Primary approach is an asset
  • SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

Compensation:

$82.50/half-day and $165/full day.  A long-term sub assignment is defined as requiring 60+ days and then the pay rates increase to $185/day. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.

 

To Apply:

To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Farr

Stanley British Primary School

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

[email protected]

                                                 

TO  APPLY FOR THIS POSTION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ESCUELAGUADALUPE.ORG OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO OUR JOB POSTING. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2628097

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, non-tuition driven school run effectively.  As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn.  Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

 

Responsibilities-ART and ELECTIVE

  • Fully implement the components of dual-language instruction across all Art classes as well as a middle school elective (Teaching will be in Either language)
  • Define enduring concepts, knowledge, and measurable outcomes for each each unit that are shared in a syllabus with families and students at the beginning of the unit and evaluated at the end of the unit
  • Use instructional strategies that identify student learning objectives for each lesson and actively incorporate learning strategy modeling and instruction in every lesson
  • Carefully plan and deliver Art and electives lessons in learning environments that are clearly and firmly defined by language of instruction and that incorporate diverse perspectives, history and literature from around the world.
  • Actively support the evaluation plan across for Art, including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.
  • Collaborate and plan with teammate, teaching assistant, fellow teachers, principal, assistant principal
  • Create a classroom environment of intellectual rigor and accountability .
  • Maximize instructional time during the day
  • Create a positive classroom environment built on success and high expectations for student achievement, risk-taking, goal-setting, actions and responsibility.
  • Carefully plan units and daily instruction
  • Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Maintain close communication with families
  • Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times.
  • Have the patience and positive attitude to be sure that every student has an academically rich experience and fully develops their cognitive and language abilities.
  • Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel.
  • Willing and able to carry out all duties of this position

Responsibilities-TUTOR

  • Work with a student or group of students during class or outside class hours to improve understanding, work towards mastery, and give extra attention to learning needs in English or Spanish literacy or math. (Teaching will be in English)
  • Speak in the language of instruction and find alternative ways to support students’ understanding without translating or using the other language (visual vocabulary support, definitions, explanations in language of instruction)
  • Model questioning and language that supports complex thought development; ask students questions that help them think about the answers, rather than giving them the answers. Keep teachers informed on which students are struggling or have common misunderstandings. 
  • Support literacy and language development or math 
    • Plan with teachers to understand the specific needs of the students they will be tutoring.
    • While planning and collaboration with the teacher is essential, the tutor will be responsible for creating and utilizing materials for tutoring both within the classroom and for small-group or individual settings
    • Lead small group learning to support literacy and language development, supported by intentional planning with the classroom teacher. The teacher and tutor are expected to plan and discuss student progress frequently with assessment data and evidence.
    • Record anecdotal data about your work with students for effective, consistent communication with the classroom teacher
    • Stay updated on current educational practices by investigating and implementing research-based and effective strategies
    • They will be in charge of communicating constantly with the teacher and families through in person meetings. 
    • Attend and participate in weekly PLC meetings and monthly Staff Development days.
  • Fulfill the mission and goals of the school
    • Build positive relationships with adults and children in school
    • Be positive about children in communication with students, families, teachers and staff.
    • Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for thinking,  reasoning, problem-solving, expression and intellect
    • Support community events that are critical to maintaining the school culture, financial model and student enrollment at our school

Expectations

  • Carry out the mission and goals of the school
  • Build positive compassionate professional relationships and communication with other employees, students, and families in the school 
  • Support the events that build community
  • Actively participate in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community
  • Incorporate themes of social justice within your classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change
  • Empower students with a strong knowledge base and language skills to debate and challenge social injustices and current events
  • Well-organized, committed, with strong time management skills
  • Creative and energetic
  • Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Approaches responsibilities and challenges with a creative and energetic attitude
  • Possesses strong moral values and internal discipline

Embrace Dual Language model

  • Model language acquisition, language nuances, vocabulary usage, and grammatical fluency for students.
  • Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.  
  • Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Respect that all employees, students and families are at different levels of language learning

Respect Catholic Religion

  • Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly
  • Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

  • Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience. 
  • Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education
  • Tuition remittance for teacher’s children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1,000 annual tuition)
  • Medical and Dental benefits
  • Retirement plan – 403b (once plan requirements have been met)

Work Environment and Community

  • Small staff and tight knit community 
  • Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
  • Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
  • Opportunity for adults to enhance their own second language skills within a dual language environment
  • Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
  • Small class size and low student to teacher ratio

To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team

Requirements

 

 

Skills and Qualifications

Required Qualifications-Overall:

  • 3 years+ teaching experience
  • Experience leading,  working with, or teaching a group of children
  • Excellent language skills in the specific component in which he/she will be teaching Either language
  • Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.
  • Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith
  • Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.
  • Working knowledge of bilingual and dual-language programs.
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines. 
  • Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check
  • Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule 

Required Qualifications-ART and ELECTIVE

  • Teaching experience and a degree in Art Education or similar field

Required Qualifications-TUTOR

  • Teaching and/or performing tutoring and interventions with students. 
  • Minimum 3 years of successful tutoring or intervention experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching license
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent language skills are critical and a willingness to provide verbal interaction with students both in and out of class.  Bilingual reading, writing and speaking skills are preferred.
  • Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
  • Effective in managing and supervising students
  • Organized, flexible and reliable

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching license
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent language skills are critical and a willingness to provide verbal interaction with students both in and out of class.  Bilingual reading, writing and speaking skills are preferred.
  • Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
  • Effective in managing and supervising students
  • Organized, flexible and reliable

TO  APPLY FOR THIS POSTION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ESCUELAGUADALUPE.ORG OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO OUR JOB POSTING. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2628097

Development Associate

October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

The Development Associate is primarily responsible for gift entry and reporting, Development database integrity and accuracy, and supporting special events. The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development, and supports all areas of Development, including Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Alumni Relations & Special Events. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly- salaried position (non-exempt).

MUSIC TEACHER

October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ESCUELAGUADALUPE.ORG OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO OUR JOB POSTING. 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2758880

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, non-tuition driven school run effectively.  As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn.  Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

  • Organize and prepare the songs for each part of the mass in Spanish and English, as well as communicate with the Priest about the song selections. This includes playing an instrument at mass, such as the piano or guitar.
  • Prepare the students of the grade who will be in the choir with the songs for the weekly mass alternating in Spanish and English in each month.
  • Prepare and guide the songs with the students for special masses or special Catholic events not limited to the Prayer Service, Human Rosary, Las Posadas, and La Virgen de Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross.
  • Fully implement the components of dual-language instruction across all music areas (Teaching will be in Either language)
  • Define enduring concepts, knowledge, and measurable outcomes for each each unit that are shared in a syllabus with families and students at the beginning of the unit and evaluated at the end of the unit
  • Use instructional strategies that identify student learning objectives for each lesson and actively incorporate learning strategy, modeling, and instruction in every lesson
  • Respect classroom-specific language model
  • Carefully plan and deliver lessons that incorporate diverse perspectives of music and music history from around the world.
  • Actively support the evaluation plan across for Music, including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.
  • Collaborate and plan with teammate, teaching assistant, fellow teachers, principal, assistant principal
  • Create a classroom environment of intellectual rigor and accountability .
  • Carefully plan units and daily instruction to maximize instructional time during the day
  • Create a positive classroom environment built on intellectual rigor, accountability, success and high expectations for student achievement, risk-taking, goal-setting, actions and responsibility.
  • Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Maintain close communication with families
  • Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times.
  • Have the patience and positive attitude to be sure that every student has an academically rich experience and fully develops their cognitive and language abilities.
  • Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel.

Expectations

  • Carry out the mission and goals of the school
  • Build positive compassionate professional relationships and communication with other employees, students, and families in the school 
  • Support the events that build community
  • Actively participate in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community
  • Incorporate themes of social justice within the classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change
  • Empower students with a strong knowledge base and language skills to debate and challenge social injustices and current events
  • Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Approaches responsibilities and challenges with a creative and energetic attitude
  • Possesses strong moral values and internal discipline

Embrace Dual Language model

  • Model language acquisition, language nuances, vocabulary usage, and grammatical fluency for students.
  • Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.  
  • Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Respect that all employees, students and families are at different levels of language learning

Respect Catholic Religion

  • Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly
  • Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses

Requirements

 

Skills and Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Teaching experience and a degree in Music Education or similar field 
  • Experience leading,  working with, or teaching a group of children
  • Excellent language skills in the specific component in which he/she will be teaching Either language
  • Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.
  • Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith
  • Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.
  • Working knowledge of bilingual and dual-language programs.
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines. 
  • Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check.
  • Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 years+ teaching experience in subject or related field
  • Excellent language skills are critical and a willingness to provide verbal interaction with students both in and out of class.  Bilingual reading, writing and speaking skills are preferred.
  • Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
  • Effective in managing and supervising students
  • Organized, flexible and reliable

 

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

  • Competitive pay scale compensation commensurate with experience. 
  • Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education

Work Environment and Community

  • Small staff and tight knit community 
  • Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
  • Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
  • Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment
  • Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
  • Small class size and low student to teacher ratio

To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team

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