Long-Term Sub Lower School Faculty

Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain seeks a temporary Lower School Faculty member from March 2027 to May 2027. Working closely with the grade-level team, the educator designs curriculum and creates an environment where each student feels like an integral part of the school community. The teacher implements programs such as McGraw-Hill Reveal Mathematics, Being a Reader, and Being a Writer; communicates regularly and proactively with students, families, and colleagues; and contributes positively to the school culture. The role also includes assigned duties such as recess and lunch supervision, as well as serving on school committees as requested or desired. The school seeks a dynamic teacher who enjoys working with primary and intermediate age groups and inspires learners to think critically and creatively, ask questions with curiosity, and savor life with joy. The educator establishes a safe, organized classroom with effective routines and student ownership; designs engaging learning experiences aligned with clear objectives; provides feedback and uses assessment and differentiation to support diverse learning needs; and intentionally integrates Dawson's Student Success Skills. The role also requires reflection and professional growth, effective communication, professional conduct, support for Dawson's mission and culture, confidentiality, ethical practice, and constructive collaboration with families and colleagues. The work environment is usually moderate in noise level. The employee regularly stands and walks, handles or feels objects, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least three years of teaching experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
Experience working with elementary-aged students.
Strong awareness of current brain research related to the use of technology.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Design curriculum and create an environment in which each student feels like an integral part of the school community.
Implement programs such as McGraw-Hill Reveal Mathematics, Being a Reader, and Being a Writer.
Communicate regularly and proactively with students, families, and colleagues.
Contribute positively to the overall school culture.
Fulfill assigned duties, including recess and lunch supervision.
Serve on school committees as requested or desired.
Establish a safe, well-organized classroom environment with effective routines that maximize learning time and support student ownership and agency.
Design meaningful, engaging learning experiences aligned with clear learning objectives, using high-impact strategies, critical thinking, and meaningful technology integration.
Provide timely, specific feedback, use multiple assessments, and adapt instruction to diverse learning needs.
Plan and implement instruction focused on Dawson's Student Success Skills and collect evidence of student progress toward mastery.
Seek feedback, reflect on practice, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes.
Create personal development plans, pursue learning opportunities, and adapt to Dawson's culture and practices.
Listen effectively and communicate with stakeholders throughout change processes.
Uphold professional standards, including punctuality, attendance, meeting engagement, duty coverage, safety protocols, decision-making, and required credentials.
Support Dawson's mission, vision, core values, and diversity statement, and participate in school-wide events.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical decision-making.
Uphold Dawson working agreements, including assuming positive intentions, accountability, mindful participation, and proactively seeking solutions.
Establish clear communication systems with families, share student progress, and respond to concerns in consultation with a supervisor.
Participate in team meetings and collaboration, contribute to grade-level or department teams, and seek guidance from colleagues.
Consult mentors, supervisors, and colleagues regarding student interventions, family communication, and classroom challenges.
Demonstrate ongoing cultural competency and awareness of how identity and lived experiences influence relationships and interactions.