Teacher, 1st Grade

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Welby Community School of the Arts, PK-6, is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that uses the arts to inspire a love for learning and build a solid foundation for future academic success in each child. As part of the EL Education Network, students and teachers are engaged in work that is challenging, adventurous, and meaningful, and students achieve more than they think possible, becoming active contributors to building a better world. At Welby, Colorado Academic standards are enhanced with engaging artistic experiences, and student learning is enriched through visual arts, music, dance, and performing arts. The arts lens at Welby is driven by discovery. Students are supported in their creative adventures by high-quality teachers and encouraged to be curious. Each year, Welby students demonstrate their learning with a unique performance or showcase, including a variety of art (sculptures, 2D), music (Battle of the Bands, concerts), and performances (plays, film festivals), and more.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary endorsement required.
K-3 teachers must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning curriculum and instruction.
Commitment to and passion for working with diverse cultures.
High sense of urgency for change and sustainable results in improving student achievement.
Keen observation skills to support daily informal assessment.
Commitment to our school model.
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

Providing developmentally appropriate activities using a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate in order to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of the children.
Providing a Balanced Literacy program to build foundational literacy and language skills based on Expeditionary Learning Curriculum modules.
Planning and implementing an active and engaging integrated content block to build background knowledge in science and social studies while strengthening literacy skills.
Implementing a variety of screening and assessment tools appropriate for young children.
Planning and implementing differentiated strategies to meet the academic and language needs of each child.
Establishing and consistently maintaining standards of conduct that promote personal responsibility and reflect respect for self and others.