Classroom Teacher

Red Cedar School is seeking a Primary Teacher for our K - 2 multi-age group. Red Cedar is a K - 8 independent school of 50+ students in Bristol, Vermont with a culture of respect and inclusion. This is a full-time position that involves serving as the core primary level teacher, with responsibility for teaching language arts and math, and leading integrated, project-oriented activities in social studies, science and the arts, and facilitating outdoor activities. The ideal candidate will have some experience working with primary age students in a school setting, with a background and some experience in supporting the beginning reading process.
A masters degree in education is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will also have experience in outdoor education, or will at least be an outdoor-oriented individual willing to be trained in facilitating a range of outdoor activities. We are looking for someone whoWill be a good fit and bring diversity and balance to our close, collaborative staff teamShares our values related to supporting the development and learning of childrenAppreciates all kinds of learners, including neurodiverse learnersHas strong and intuitive social skillsHas experience supporting the social and emotional growth of studentsIs capable of wearing multiple hats in a small, creative communityInterested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references and letters of recommendation directly to: Jacquie Werner-Gavrin, Director, jwg@redcedarschool.org or Red Cedar School, PO Box 393, Bristol, VT 05443About Red Cedar Red Cedar is a small, Vermont Recognized Independent School located just north of the village of Bristol. Were a community in which relationships are based on dignity, respect and inclusion.
We believe that curiosity, thinking, creativity, and voice are at the heart of being human, and we encourage their development in all that we do.We support students in their drive for competence and independence. We believe the energy and joy of education are based in agency and reciprocity, and we work to find a balance of freedom and structure, choice and guidance, the individual and the community.Our curriculum is meaning based, responsive, interactive and dynamic. Our small classes emphasize inquiry, reflection, discussion, reading, writing, and experiential learning. Classroom learning is augmented by explorations in the arts, our outdoor classroom, field studies, wilderness trips, history & culture trips, guest speakers, and workshops.The mission of the Red Cedar School is to create a community that: oRespects the dignity and voice of each studentoValues diversity, inclusion and equityoInspires curiosity and a love of learningoSupports the development of critical thinking, creativity, and communication oNurtures the growth of social learning and personal responsibilityoPrepares students to be active citizens of democracy and stewards of the environmentFor more information about us visit our website at: www.redcedarschool.org