Lower School Faculty

Thomas MacLaren School • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lower School Teacher will impart knowledge and learning skills to children in their assigned class, meeting professional standards while participating in the community of learners at Thomas MacLaren School. This role requires a commitment to the school's mission and vision, believing in the potential of all students to know truth, create beauty, and practice goodness. The teacher will plan and implement instructional programs that further the school's goals and contribute to the growth of the school's community of learners, understanding and supporting the school's culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to serve well as Thomas MacLaren teacher.
• Applicants must hold either BA in Elementary Education or PRAXIS in Elementary Education completed within first year of employment.
• Love of educating children.
• Love of learning.
• Ability to impart a love of learning to young people.
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students.
• Ability to master Thomas MacLaren School’s Lower School core curriculum.
• Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of writings and thought beyond one’s own area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate well with students and parents.
• Ability to maintain an orderly classroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to take direction from lead teachers and Head of Lower School.
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching License not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Thomas MacLaren School.
• Believes that all human beings, and thus all students, can know truth, create beauty and practice goodness.
• Manifests the sense of wonder and depth of inquiry that he/she is asked to inspire and direct in the students.
• Plans and implements instructional programs and activities that further the school's goals.
• Contributes to the growth of Thomas MacLaren’s community of learners.
• Understands and supports the culture of the school.
• Strives for continued improvement and professional growth, in the context of the community of learners.
• Confers with parents, Head of Lower School, and other staff members as necessary regarding student progress.
• Uses oral and written English skillfully and correctly.
• Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers and the Head of Lower School.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains accurate records of students’ academic achievement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.
• Attends mandatory Teacher Training Institute each summer.
• Delivers Thomas MacLaren curriculum as charged.
• Works with the Head of Lower School and teacher trainers to learn curriculum and methodology of courses assigned.
• Plans long-term as well as short-term objectives of instruction.
• Uses a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, instructional materials/activities, and teaching modes to accommodate a variety of learning styles.
• Incorporates interventions and accommodations deemed necessary by the Head of Lower School.
• Follows guidelines for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.
• Demonstrates sound professional teaching and classroom management skills to facilitate learning.
• Maintains an appropriate and safe learning environment.
• Enforces school policies.
• Maintains discipline and good order in the classroom, in cooperation with the Head of Lower School.
• Provides students with constructive feedback about their work in a timely manner according to MacLaren standards.
• Encourages students to strive for high achievement.
• Encourages and equips students to become the agents of their own education.
• Assists with Student Orientation and its implementation in the classroom.
• Acts as an effective monitor of students when on duty (before, during, or after school, including lunch and recess).
• Provides frequent and effective feedback concerning attainment of learning goals to parents.
• Initiates communication with parents.
• Encourages parents to visit the class.
• Participates in biannual parent-teacher evaluation conferences.
• Communicates regularly with the Head of Lower School, Lead Teachers and co-workers on all matters pertaining to assignments.
• Cooperates with other staff in sharing responsibilities and implementing group decisions.
• Works effectively on any faculty committee to which he/she is assigned (recruitment, field day, Student Orientation, etc.).
• Participates fully in the community of learners, e.g., prepares for and attends all Faculty Seminars.

Benefits

• For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level