Lower School Flex Teacher

Graland Country Day School•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graland Country Day School is seeking a flex teacher to work closely with students in grades Toddler - Grade 4. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children in a classroom setting and be someone who understands school environments and the unique needs of Lower School. The ideal candidate thrives on being flexible and filling in wherever help is needed. Flex teachers are the ultimate team players who work collaboratively with both students and faculty and will work on campus Monday-Friday. Candidates should be prepared to teach as a lead, support, or specialist teacher. This also includes supervising educator children on Professional Development days, ECLC (Early Childhood Learning Center) after care, and early release days.

Requirements

Experience working with students.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Possess a current certification in CPR and First Aid, or willing to obtain one once hired.
Submit and pass a criminal background check, including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
Must be able to fulfill the role as a mandated reporter.
This position requires a current signed Child Care Provider Health Form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach as a lead, support, or specialist teacher.
Supervise educator children on Professional Development days, ECLC after care, and early release days.
Model caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
Provide a safe environment for students.
Recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continue growth as a culturally responsive educator.
Uphold school, employee and family confidentiality.
Represent school in position and in community.
Participate in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
Demonstrate a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.
Adhere to all school policies and procedures.
Accept duties and responsibilities as assigned in a moment’s notice.
Monitor and maintain annual fifteen (15) hour professional development credentials.
Meet appropriate Toddler, Preschool/PreK, and school-age Teacher requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services upon hire.
Obtain a current certification in CPR and First Aid, or willing to obtain one once hired.
Submit and pass a criminal background check, including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
Fulfill the role as a mandated reporter.
Maintain a current signed Child Care Provider Health Form.