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. 

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.