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K-8 Performing Arts Teacher

August 3, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Performing Arts (PA) Teacher Position - Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Mackintosh Academy - Boulder, a student-centered, co-educational, independent school serving gifted students in kindergarten through eighth grade, is seeking a Performing Arts (PA) Specialist Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Mackintosh Academy presents an exceptional opportunity to work with bright, dedicated, and creative students and colleagues in a highly innovative and naturally beautiful setting. We seek a candidate who values the balance of an intellectually challenging and creative program with developmentally appropriate and research-based practices. Our low student-teacher ratios allow for individualized instruction and a holistic educational approach for the whole child. Our PA teacher works collaboratively with lower and middle school colleagues to implement an artistically strong, child-centered and differentiated curriculum for our K-8 student population.

Position Description: 

  • Coordinates IB performing arts curriculum planning and implementation via a highly collaborative relationship with all grade-levels, specialist teachers, and curriculum coordinators. 

  • Teaches developmentally appropriate vocal and instrumental music, performance arts (ie: storytelling, improv, musical theater), and movement to children grades K-8th. Experience with directing play productions and familiarity with Orff pedagogy are desirable. 

  • Directs lower and middle school plays and musicals throughout the year and facilitates musical and theatrical opportunities for all of our students including, but not limited to small student ensemble and theater groups.

  • Supports the social and emotional development of the students. Key components of our daily life include: morning meetings, rituals & routines, service and leadership opportunities, middle school houses/advisory (6 - 8), all-school gatherings, and spring experiential trips.

  • Implements a variety of best instructional and assessment practices including but not limited to the integrated use of educational technology, design-thinking, experiential education, and project-based learning. 

  • Responsible for facilitating our state-of-the-art performing arts center (Great Hall) for formal and informal performances/use including providing music accompaniment for school gatherings/events.

  • Maintains proactive and professional communication with parents, colleagues, and administration. 

  • Participates in staff meetings, events, and serves on various committees. Supports the overall mission of the school. 

  • Other duties as assigned

Credentials / Salary / Benefits:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters preferred.

  • Salary range: $53,000 - $76,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package including: health, vision, dental, 401-K retirement, etc. 

Application: 

Please send/email cover letter, resumé, statement of educational philosophy, and supporting materials to [email protected], Attn:  Libbi Peterson

Mackintosh Academy - Boulder is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial and marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability.  Mackintosh Academy - Boulder is committed to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion among our employees, school community, and beyond.

For more information about Mackintosh Academy, visit our Website:www.mackboulder.com 

 

Enrichment and Licensed Program Director

August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Enrichment and Licensed Program Director

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) is seeking a qualified candidate to join our faculty and staff as Enrichment and Licensed Program Director.  The Enrichment Director is responsible for leading, organizing and managing the extended day program throughout the school year. The Director has the ability to manage staff with clear expectations, the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, and runs an exemplary enrichment experience that reflects a Waldorf education.  As the Licensed Program Director, this person is responsible for understanding CDHS Rules and Regulations for Childcare Centers and ensures that all licensing requirements are met for school age programs and early childhood programs.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: 

         ·         Operations of extended day care

         ·         Promotion of enrichment programs

         ·         Curriculum planning and scheduling.

         ·         Hiring, training and supervision of extended care staff - including background check process

         ·         Managing student registration and participation in the billing process

         ·         Managing student health and safety

         ·         Providing a caring, nurturing and inviting environment responsive to the emotional, social and physical needs of children

         ·         Communicating with parents

         ·         Managing budget, ordering supplies and healthy snack food

         ·         Managing and maintaining extended care room, storage and kitchen

         ·         Early Childhood Education (ECE) and School Age Childcare (SACC) Program licensing

         ·         Ensuring ECE and SACC personnel have met all requirements and files are current

         ·         Ensuring ECE and SACC students files are in compliance

         ·         ECE Handbook

         ·         Working with our Licensing representative during visits and throughout the year to ensure the programs are in compliance with licensing regulations

         ·         Maintain QRIS and PDIS ratings, trainings and personnel files

         ·         Implementation and reporting of Denver Preschool Program

Requirements:

         ·         Large Center Director’s License

         ·         Experience working in childcare or school settings

         ·         Ability to work as part of a team 

         ·         Familiarity with Waldorf philosophy and approach  

Salary Range:  $45,000-$55,000 for 10 month annual salary

The Denver Waldorf School

The Denver Waldorf School is an urban Waldorf school in the heart of Denver near the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1974, the school enrolls approximately 300 students in pre-K through Grade 12. The school is an accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS). The school’s mission is to awaken and inspire students’ critical thinking, emotional intelligence and artistic expression, preparing them to bring relevant contributions to the world. We are committed to recognizing and developing the whole human being in an inclusive and engaging environment.

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The World Language Department of Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Upper School French teacher with a dual proficiency in either Spanish or Chinese. This is a full-time, ongoing appointment, consisting of advising and four teaching sections, with the majority being French, but an additional language as needed. French should be the preferred candidate's area of expertise.

5th & 6th Grade Science Teacher 2023-2024

August 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024

At Aspen Academy, PK - 8th grade, we are committed to providing an intentionally diverse student body with an outstanding liberal arts education within the framework of an individualized education; character, leadership, and entrepreneurial development; and service learning. If not for life, then what are we learning for? We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our academics, partnered with a focused leadership development sequence, prepare students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.
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Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the schools operations, they must also embody the schools values and believe in the schools mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Lead Classroom Teacher (6th-8th Grades)

August 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024

The Logan School for Creative Learning is accepting applications for an Advanced School Lead Teacher opening starting August 1, 2023. This teacher will work with an associate teacher and the school’s other educators to provide a Logan educational experience for approximately 24 students in a mixed-age classroom that will consist of students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Responsibilities include developing an individualized curriculum for each student and leading two extended overnight trips each year.

Associate Classroom Teacher

August 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024

About The Logan School

The Logan School for Creative Learning was founded in 1989 with the mission of cultivating the curiosities of gifted children. The school enrolls approximately 243 students from four through fourteen years of age. The core of our program features individual student units. Unit topics are chosen by each student and the teacher then helps design an individual unit of study. 

Please take the time to learn about Logan through our website: www.theloganschool.org. We ask that you address your interest in our educational approach in your cover letter.

About the Position

The Logan School is currently hiring an associate teacher. The associate teacher works with a lead teacher in a mixed-age classroom.

Status

The associate teacher is a salaried, exempt 1.0 FTE position.

Direct Supervisor: Lead teacher 

Overall Responsibilities May Include:

  • Collaborating with lead teacher to execute individual and small group lesson plans

  • Collaborating with lead teacher to support the social, emotional and academic growth of each student

  • Collaborating with lead teacher and students to create individual units of study

  • Integrating math, reading, writing, and other academic disciplines into individual student units

  • Conducting research, collecting resources, and shopping for materials for individual and class unit work

  • Supporting students one-on-one to plan, and follow through with, their weekly work schedule

  • Supervising students as they are working on individual work

  • Leading or assisting with reading/book groups

  • Leading or assisting with writing workshops and other language arts workshops and lessons

  • Creating and leading math lessons, including creating and grading assignments without direct supervision of the lead teacher. May be responsible for teaching small math groups.

  • Responding to student journals and reflections

  • Editing and giving comments on written student work

  • Gathering data on student progress and behavior to support student feedback and evaluation

  • Working with Lead teacher on student evaluation forms

  • Assisting lead teacher with classroom management 

  • In some cases, being in charge of classroom management while the lead teacher focuses on other teaching responsibilities

  • Taking over class as needed when the lead teacher is unavailable 

  • Supporting the lead teacher and EE teachers with class management on day and overnight field trips

  • Supervising students at lunch and recess

  • Attending parent/student/teacher conferences and other parent meetings

  • Attending all required staff meetings and school-wide events

  • Other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or dean

 Qualifications:

  • Experience in teaching or related field (summer camp, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Lifelong learner, flexible thinker
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Computer literacy and comfort using Google Suites
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness and ability to go on overnight field trips with students

Compensation

The salary (paid in equal 12-month installments) for this position is $38,500 - $42,000 for a 10-month work period. This will be prorated over 12 months for the 23-24 school year based on the start date. Benefits offered include employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan matching contributions, and a flexible benefits program. Contact the Business Office for a full benefits description and eligibility requirements.

Application Procedures

To apply, send résumé, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and references to [email protected]. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Logan School for Creative Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Logan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law

 
International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-G8, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the schools operations, they must also embody the schools values and believe in the schools mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Lead Classroom Teacher (1st & 2nd Grades)

August 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024

About The Logan School

The Logan School for Creative Learning is an independent K-8 school for approximately 243 gifted students who are exceptionally inquisitive and hungry for knowledge. The Logan School fosters this love of learning by providing an experience-based education that allows students to develop individually to their fullest potential. With a focus on higher levels of critical thinking, students develop a mature sense of who they are and how they will connect with the world around them – skills that will serve them well into the future.

Position Overview

The Logan School for Creative Learning is accepting applications for an Advanced School Lead Teacher opening starting August 1, 2023. This teacher will work with an associate teacher and the school’s other educators to provide a Logan educational experience for approximately 17 students in a mixed-age classroom that will consist of students in 1st and 2nd grade. Responsibilities include developing an individualized curriculum for each student and leading one overnight trip in the spring.

The ideal candidate will hold an earned college degree and will be an experienced teacher. Candidates should be familiar with the needs of gifted students and have a strong understanding of child-centered education and the value of hands-on learning activities.

Candidates must have the skills necessary to perform the following tasks at a high level of proficiency:

  • Collaborate with the dean and the director of curriculum and instruction to maintain a classroom in a manner consistent with Logan’s philosophy. 

  • Plan and oversee individual student unit curriculum, including coordinating individual student unit enrichment opportunities with unit trip teachers and other support staff 

  • Plan and implement a multi-disciplinary class unit and other activities that provide students the opportunity to work together and to deeply integrate subject matter 

  • Provide opportunities for exploration, critical thinking and problem-solving across the curriculum

  • Monitor the academic progress of students and communicate with parents about their growth

  • Provide opportunities for student choice 

  • Provide guidance to students in the areas of emotional and social growth 

  • Lead day-long and extended (overnight) field trips with the students 

  • Communicate with other teachers regarding student needs

  • Participate in faculty meetings 

  • Supervise and support a full-time associate teacher

  • Perform miscellaneous other duties, as assigned by the Head of School

Status

This is a full-time (10-month) position during the school year. Salary is paid over 12 months August-July. This position receives full benefits.

Supervision

The lead teacher reports directly to the Associate Head of School. 

Hours

The Logan School work day is 8:00-4:00. Attendance is required at all-staff meetings until 5:00 pm at least once per week. There will be occasional evening and weekend commitments which are required attendance.

Teachers are expected to:

  • Participate thoughtfully and positively in all meetings and school-wide events

  • Consider various perspectives when engaging in internal and external communications

  • Work with the dean and instructional coach to share and solve problems

  • Attend pre-service and other professional days and school-wide events

  • Attend and complete mandatory trainings, such as those for child safety, first-aid, etc.

  • Attend all all-staff meetings and the staff retreat

Compensation

The salary range is $55,000 to $90,000 for this position and depends on experience. The Logan School provides full benefits, including a group health plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, dental, life, and disability to all full-time employees.

Application Procedures

To apply, send a résumé, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and references to Shae Schneider, Interim Head of School at [email protected]. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Logan School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Innovation Resident

August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024

This full-time one or two-year residency is designed for those interested in offering their passion, ideas, and expertise to advance education. The resident will gain experience and mentorship in many facets of innovation in a school environment, including data management, strategic project management, mentoring students and faculty, curating and visualizing data, and understanding the use and impact of scheduling in a school. In addition, the resident will participate in the supervision of innovation spaces and mentor our community in the use of innovation mindsets, tools, and competencies. These opportunities will prepare the resident for a career supporting and leading innovation in an educational context.