Middle School Teacher

Montessori Academy of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is seeking a Middle School Teacher to guide an evolving, mixed-age program centered on student agency and excellence. This role offers the creative freedom to adapt lessons to individual student passions and integrate academic studies with the outside world via the Purpose-Driven Learning approach. You will lead students through an innovative academic framework defined by two 'great journeys': the internal exploration of character and the external connection to the global landscape. Our unique middle school experience rests on the following pillars: Diverse Community. At MAC, we strive to ensure that every child, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, feels seen and heard. We know that the two journeys are possible only when children feel safe to be who they are and have a fearless, forward mindset. Social and Emotional Learning. At the heart of our program is an effort to help each child learn to be present in the moment, understand and regulate emotions, empathize with others, discover unique gifts, and ultimately learn to follow meaning in learning and life. City as Our Campus. MAC is proud to be part of, not apart from, the community. During the MAC school day, students venture off-campus to work with community partners. We believe that learning in the midst of a busy, thriving city is one of our biggest strengths. We work with real people on real problems and measure the impact we have on our surrounding community. Kids as Learning Architects. We believe children have the innate ability to guide their own learning and construct knowledge for themselves. This process works best when students have trusting relationships with their teachers and what we call “voice and choice” in their learning. We work with each child to develop a personalized learning plan. World-Class Teachers. Our number one priority as a school is to attract, retain, and develop the best teachers in the city. Our teachers bring their full humanity to school in order to help students explore who they are and how they connect to the world. We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for working with the middle school age group. In addition to outstanding teaching ability, we seek a teacher who is inquisitive, self-directed, team-oriented, and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree; Middle School teaching experience preferred
Subject matter expertise in English, History or Humanities
Experience with project-based learning
Self-motivated and charismatic
Strategic, flexible, and creative thinker
Ability to create strong relationships with students and their families
Excellent verbal communication skills
Willingness to submit to a background check
Ability to commit to the position for a minimum of three years

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to MAC’s mission and core values
Cultivate students’ curiosity, engagement, growth, and performance in academic, intellectual, social, and emotional domains
Strong instructional pedagogy, a habit and practice of continual personal and professional growth, and both curiosity and expertise in the content to be taught
Take a student-centered approach by providing responsive instruction, including differentiation and flexibility to adjust plans when needed
Collaborate with middle school colleagues and Upper School Director and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Curate and implement a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum that includes student engagement through project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation and iteration, and other active approaches to learning
Design and deliver instruction using progressive methodology that aligns with Colorado Academic Standards and established grade-level benchmarks.
Partner and communicate effectively with the parents, discussing the progress of their children via day-to-day interactions, class email updates, data-driven written reports, and conferences
Co-plan with the elementary team to create cohesive programming at MAC
Embrace continuous learning by utilizing professional development support days to enrich practice
Embody the MAC Characteristics of Excellence daily

Benefits

potential for paid Montessori training
24 paid holidays annually
paid summer break
8 Paid Time Off days
3 Paid Professional Development days
health, dental, and vision insurance with an HSA option
a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
employer-paid life insurance
additional voluntary plans for life insurance, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability plans
Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass