Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 530 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks an exceptional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher for the 2021-22 school year. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.  We are committed to excellence of mind, body, and character and to the support of students’ efforts to reach their individual potential, meet the challenges of the world, and savor life.  

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• K-5 classroom teaching experience

• Experience with the Responsive Classroom framework is preferred

• Demonstrated classroom management skills

• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies

• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity

• Communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with all school constituencies

• Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility

• Kind, joyful, and positive demeanor

• Willingness to grow and learn

Duties

• Support lead teacher

• Report to Director of K-5

• Actively participate in the extracurricular life of the School

• Participate in class trips, clubs, and Winterim

• Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School

The salary range for this position is $33,750 – 48,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience and relevant skills. Benefits include Medical, Dental, 401k, and generous time-off. Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. 

No phone calls please.  Visit: www.dawsonschool.org. 

CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.

CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where diverse students and faculty can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, share a respect for the outdoors, and develop character. We are a community that welcomes and values differences so that we may understand, grow, and support each other in our quest for a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. Faculty dedicated to promoting these values, and those from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits are 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].

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is looking for a highly qualified, full-time upper school music teacher for the fall of 2022. Arts educators at CRMS cultivate creativity, performance skills, and an ethos of excellence. Music is studied in small, student-driven performance ensembles in which students explore diverse genres and styles. CRMS music students understand contemporary music through research, the study of music fundamentals, theory, technique, and live performance.

CRMS faculty employ a student-centered approach to teaching, meeting individual students’ needs in developing an academically vibrant and skilled level of scholarship. Faculty also participate in our active program (including outdoor, sports, arts, and community service curricula) and contribute to our residential and advisory programs.

 Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teach three to four academic music courses
• Produce four music performances annually
• 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, mountain sports, arts, or service work
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Foster inclusion and social justice, ensuring all students’ sense of belonging
• Take on other duties as needed
• Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in music required; advanced degree and/or teaching credential preferred
• Music teaching experience (1-year minimum)
• Experience teaching a variety of instruments, styles, and genres
• Demonstrated experience in the use of technology, and in integrating technological applications in the classroom
• Skilled use of recording and engineering software (Logic Pro or Pro Tools) preferred
• Experience preparing and presenting a live performance
• Organization/time-management skills
• Cultural competencies required to promote inclusion, equity, and belonging within a diverse cultural and social framework 
• Ability to effectively engage with students as a dorm parent and advisor

Compensation package: Salary range: $25,000-$50,000 plus Benefits

To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment application and send via email to [email protected]. CRMS is an equal opportunity employer.

Denver Academy of Torah is currently searching for a confident and experienced substitute teacher to join our team. If you are a friendly and competent professional with interest in education, then we’re interested in you. Your duties will include assigning homework, managing classroom activities, and compiling reports.

To excel in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices that ensure learning is a comfortable and meaningful experience. Our ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and organizational skill, with a strong command of the English language. Knowledge of the Hebrew language would be valuable, but is not required.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
• Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
• Assign and explain homework.
• Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.
• Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
• Take attendance and document daily notes.
• Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
• Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.

Substitute Teacher Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in teaching is preferred.
• Certificate in teaching or substitute teaching.
• A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar role.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

$100/ half day

$200/ full day

If interested, please send your resume to [email protected] 

Substitute Teaching Opportunities at Stanley British Primary School

K-8 Substitute Teacher (on an as-needed basis)

Responsibilities Include:

• Being on-call for teacher coverage; assignments range from subbing in multi-age classrooms (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 K-8 students
• British Primary experience or interest in training in British Primary approach is an asset
  
  

About Stanley BPS

For more than 40 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 notion that when students enjoy what they’re doing and take an active role in their education, learning becomes a joy and a lifelong endeavor.

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

SBPS is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive school community. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A Note About Our School During Covid

Stanley British Primary School school operations are guided by Colorado Public Health and Environment and the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.  Proof of Covid vaccine is required and we have a partnership with CovidCheck Colorado that provides free Covid tests to all of our staff, including anyone serving as a substitute teacher.  We are committed to the health and well-being of everyone in our community, including any substitute teachers working at Stanley. 

Pay

$75/half-day and $150/full day.  A long-term sub assignment is defined as requiring 60+ days and then the pay rates increases to $170/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:  Buffy Naake, Director of Operations, [email protected].