Graland Country Day School seeks an intelligent, energetic, flexible and dedicated educator to join our ECLC team. This full time educator will create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally age appropriate classroom to ensure the safety and well-being of young children.  

Reports to Associate Head of Lower School and Director of ECLC

 Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the care and supervision of children within a classroom of 8-10 children2. Develop and instruct curriculum;
2.  prepare and/or implement lesson plans, monthly calendars, and website .

3. Assess the social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs and learning levels of children enrolled in the program. 
4. Responsible for daily set-up and delivery of program by organizing classroom activities, snacks/meals, diapering/toileting routines, playground supervision and rest time.
5. Organizes classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age appropriate environment for children.
6. Implement positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally appropriate guidance techniques. 
7. Develop and actively maintain positive communication with parents, children, school and administrative staff.
8. Complete and maintain children's files, reports, records, and other documents.
9. Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis. 

10.  Must meet appropriate Early Childhood Teacher requirements/qualifications 

       and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado's Department    

       of Human Services upon hire.

Qualifications:

*Preferred Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

*Minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or an AA in another field with 24 CE credits required.

*Minimum of 2 years training and/or experience working in a professional setting with children ages 1-4.

*Possession of current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.

*Satisfactory criminal background checks including: Federal Bureau of Investigation,  Colorado Bureau of Investigation, TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review.

*Complete fifteen (15) hours training annually.

*Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.

Material and Equipment Used:

*Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and general office equipment (computer, copier, fax, phone, etc.) Proficiency with applicable computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

*Multiple manuals such as Colorado Health Department Guidelines, Graland Employee Manual, General Rules and Regulations for Child Care Services and the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Childcare Rules and Regulations.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
70% of work is performed indoors with normal office noise and frequent interruptions. 30% of work is performed outdoors. When working outdoors, possible exposure to extreme temperatures, sun, rain, snow, wind, humid or icy conditions and frequent exposure to grasses, molds, fertilizers, dust and pesticides.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both children and adults. Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a variety of situations. Requires the ability to stand for various periods of time (15 - 30 minutes), bend or kneel to communicate with children, engage in activities with children, and distribute supplies or materials. The ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is necessary. Must be able to push, pull or balance. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted, and lift/move a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include: near acuity, far acuity, depth perception and color vision. Requires sense of smell and touch.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Graland provides an excellent compensation package of benefits. Professional development, including pursuit of advanced degrees, is strongly supported.

About The Logan School

The Logan school enrolls approximately 250 students ages 4.5-14. The school’s mission is to cultivate the curiositie of gifted children. The educational philosophy entails an individual curriculum for each student, emphasizes hands-on learning, service learning and environmental education. Please visit our website at www.theloganschool.org for more information.

About the Position

The associate teacher will work with the lead teacher in a mixed-age middle school level classroom to provide an individualized educational experience. This position begins August 1, 2020

Status

Associate Teacher is a salaried, exempt 1.0 FTE position

Direct Supervisor: Lead teacher

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher as directed, working in a complimentary manner that enhances classroom atmosphere

• Work one-on-one with students as directed by the teacher

• Lead small groups as directed

• Accompanies and helps supervise class on day and overnight field trips

• Help maintain classroom and equipment

• Perform lunchroom, playground, and student supervision duties

• Assist with paperwork, as directed by teacher

• Participate in conferences and meetings as requested

• Maintain positive and professional relationship with families

• Manage classroom in teacher’s absence

• Establish a website login and become familiar with the documents in the staff resources section of the Logan website, particularly the personnel policies as these apply to all Logan staff.

• Attend mandatory trainings, such as those for child safety, universal precautions, etc.

• Attend all-staff meetings and staff retreat

• Attend pre-service and other professional days

• Support the leadership of the school.

• Perform miscellaneous other duties, as assigned by the Dean and/or Head of School

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

• Minimum two years classroom teaching experience

• Computer literate 

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Valid Colorado drivers license 

Compensation

Salary is $30,000 (non-negotiable) and benefits offered include employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, TIAA-CREF 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 Markus Hunt, Head of School at [email protected]. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking an experienced upper-school mathematics teacher for the fall of 2020. Applicants should have teaching experience and, at minimum, a college degree in a math-related field. CRMS faculty employ a student-centered approach to teaching, meeting individual student’s needs in developing an academically vibrant and skilled level of scholarship. All faculty also participate in our active program and must demonstrate proficiencies related to our outdoor curriculum and/or sports programs.  Applicants should be eager to contribute to our residential and advisory programs and are expected to act effectively within a diverse cultural and social framework. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teach three to four academic courses

• Support boarding students as a dorm parent in the evening and weekend residential program 

• Mentor a group of students as an advisor

• Instruct active program curriculum including trips and mountain sports 

• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues

• Foster diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment

• Take on other duties as needed

• Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree and/or teaching credential preferred 

• Experience teaching Algebra 1 and/or Geometry (one-year minimum)

• Ability to teach diverse mathematics offerings preferred

• Demonstrated experience and skill in the effective use of technology and integrating technological applications in the classroom

• Proficiencies related to our outdoor and/or mountain sports curricula (previous institutional experience preferred)

• Must have or be willing to obtain Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications

• Ability to effectively engage as a dorm parent and advisor

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located thirty miles from Aspen in the mountains of western Colorado. Our programs focus on education through meaningful work, wilderness experience, community service and a rigorous academic setting.

Salary and benefits commensurate with other Colorado boarding schools. Housing included. For more information visit www.crms.org.  To apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]