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Description
CA seeks a Full-Time Kindergarten Faculty position which reports to the Lower School Principal effective August 2024. A part-time teaching assistant supports this position in the classroom. This is an 8 hour a day, 10-month position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Relate to students in an age-appropriate manner while creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community which values the distinct contributions, background, and abilities of each child
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, plan, and implement literacy support instructional plans
- Provide exceptional academic instruction focused on meeting the needs of diverse learners consistent with current evidence-based educational practices
- Work with students individually and in small group instruction to inspire and help children develop to their full potential
- Maintain records on students for the purpose of directing further instruction, evaluating and reporting students' progress
- Make recommendations regarding student evaluations and progress to determine continuation in the literacy support program
- Communicate students' progress to classroom teachers and parents.
- Assist in scheduling and administering tests to determine qualifying candidates for the literacy support program.
- Attend faculty and staff meetings and professional day opportunities
- Support rules of conduct and discipline and suitable learning environment in the classroom and during recess
- Participate in Admission team work
Requirements
- Teaching experience, preferably at least 3 years, and preferably in early childhood
- Effective and supportive communication skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks
- Ability to interpret and communicate assessment and evaluation results
- Bachelor Degree required, Masters Degree preferable
Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued and where openness to growth is the norm.
All teachers at CA are expected to carry out the CA Mission, "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders," to support the vision of the Upper School, and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants, please include a cover letter with your application submission.
The pay range for the position is $55,000-$75,000. Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any discrepancies that may exist do not relate to sex. The Academy offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.
Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.
