HSE Associate Coordinator

Multi-Age (4th/5th grade)Elementary Educator Position for 2023-24 SchoolYear

The Schoolhouse LearningCenter in South Burlington, Vermont has an opening for a teacher inour 4th-5th grade multi-age We seek a teacher who valuesmindfulness, enjoys teaching spirited, independent children, iscommitted to social and environmental justice, and welcomes Youshould be willing to examine your own biases, improve your teachingpractices, and integrate anti-bias teaching and learning into yourThis is an unusual and exciting opportunity to join a team ofcreative, skilled educators in a progressive academic

The ideal candidate understands childdevelopment and is passionate about progressive You should haveexperience with or a willingness to learn progressive approaches tolearning and teaching, and embrace our play- and nature-basedTeachers here are patient and willing to allowlearning—social, emotional, and academic—tounfold in unique ways for each individual child, at their ownClassrooms are also open to parental/family involvement and

Schoolhouse is a state of Vermontapproved independent school and a licensed childcare center,serving children from preschool through 8th We re located on 28acres of protected wetlands, with access to forests, and we partnerwith a nearby small-scale family We have a long history of offeringa quality education which promotes curiosity and independenceacross a wide range of students and their Rather than askingstudents for answers, we guide them in exploring their observationsand Rather than administering tests, we provide ampleproblem-solving opportunities, such as displays and presentationsdeveloped from students interest-led research and Learning atSchoolhouse is relevant, hands-on, and project-based, and we spenda lot of time outside the
The anticipatedopening for this position is August 2023, with the possibility ofpaid opportunities to observe and mentor during the Spring of

Job Summary/EssentialFunctions
The elementary teacher will workwith a multi-age class of diverse learners and will be responsiblefor designing and assessing all aspects ofcurriculum—literacy, math, social studies,science—and integrating project- and field-basedopportunities with core subject candidate will possess theleadership skills and confidence to take on the challenge ofcreating broad-based learning opportunities while providing astrong grounding in core, foundational You must facilitatelearning, not merely provide access to

As part of the elementaryteam, the teacher will be a part of school-wide events andactivities that are central to students experiences and to theschool s culture, including the school play, the Field Food ForestProgram, research projects on common topics and other performancesand ; The teacher will also be a vital part of creating a communityin which students are encouraged and supported in asking hardquestions and exploring a range of answers through an ever-evolvingsustainability and social justice
The ideal candidatewill:

• Invent and implement strongacademic curricula and assessments in core subject areas, includingmath, science, literacy, art, social sciences, and physicalCurricula must also include integrated studies in social andenvironmental
• Develop a cohesive class cultureand provide students with leadership opportunities in the schooland broader community; integrate our five core concepts into dailyclassroom
• Create curricula that are responsiveto the interests and experiences of students while attuned toage-appropriate standards and
• Be conversant inthe national and state standards in core subject areas andcreatively align the program with the
• Createvaried opportunities for individualized learning, includingscaffolding curriculum to meet the needs of diverse
• Devise (and revise) course materials from yearto You should be inspired by your own passions and knowledge,previous teaching experience, collaboration with other Schoolhouseteachers, and an understanding grade level
• Provide loving, strengths-based,age-appropriate guidance for students social, emotional andintellectual growth; be a patient and compassionate facilitatorstudents management of their own
• Modelexcitement about learning, being part of a team, and recognizingthe variety of strengths individuals bring to the
• Communicate frequently with diverse audiences-- teachers, parents, administration and community
• Be open and willing to work with educationalprofessionals and Schoolhouse administrators related to studentevaluations and learning plans (ie IEPs, services plans,psycho-educational evaluations, ).
• Be part ofthe larger Schoolhouse Community and support the institution andits

MinimumQualifications

• Atleast one year of experience leading a Minimum of 3 years teachingexperience at the elementary level; experience in independentschools and/or alternative learning environments a plus, but not
• Willing to work with and be mentored bycurrent Schoolhouse teacher(s).
• Methodical and
• Effective communicator—orally and inwriting; excellent social and leadership
• Proven track record of strong student andcommunity
• Passion for and knowledge aboutplace- and project-based
• Committed to astrengths-based approach to nurturing students social, emotional,physical and intellectual
• Competent,compassionate, and flexible in providing a positive and successfulenvironment for all kinds of learners and temperaments includingissues of giftedness, gender, race, and learning
• Fierce advocate for students need for play and
• Non-dogmatic in adherence to specific teaching
• Love the natural world and a desire to instillthat reverence in
• Compassionate team
• Experienced in (or at least intrigued by)alternative/progressive approaches to
• Excitedto seek professional development and educational
• Able to acclimate easily to a new environmentand school
• Comfortable with
• Unfazed (and even delighted) by the antics andchallenges of elementary-aged

Education andTraining

• Bachelorsdegree in a relevant field (ex: Education, Environmental Science,Math, English, History, etc) OR an equivalent experience; teachingcertification a
• Technologically competent,including working knowledge of personal computers, google docs andtablet-based
• Understanding of principles,philosophy, and practices in child development and
• Must possess a valid driver s license and bewilling to seek training to obtain a Type II bus driving

PhysicalDemands

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential

• Must be able to walk, sit (on floors andchairs), talk, listen, use hands and fingers to feel, handle oroperate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and ;
• Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude near and far vision and the ability to monitor multiplechildren in indoor and outdoor ;
• The employeemust occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (, tables,chairs).

Salaryrange

Salary range is $37,000 to$55,000 per school year depending on

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