HSE Associate Coordinator

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

The Schoolhouse Learning Center in South Burlington, Vermont has an opening for a teacher in our 4th-5th grade multi-age We seek a teacher who values mindfulness, enjoys teaching spirited, independent children, is committed to social and environmental justice, and welcomes You should be willing to examine your own biases, improve your teaching practices, and integrate anti-bias teaching and learning into your This is an unusual and exciting opportunity to join a team of creative, skilled educators in a progressive academic

The ideal candidate understands child development and is passionate about progressive You should have experience with or a willingness to learn progressive approaches to learning and teaching, and embrace our play- and nature-based Teachers here are patient and willing to allow learning—social, emotional, and academic—to unfold in unique ways for each individual child, at their own Classrooms are also open to parental/family involvement and

Schoolhouse is a state of Vermont approved independent school and a licensed childcare center, serving children from preschool through 8th We re located on 28 acres of protected wetlands, with access to forests, and we partner with a nearby small-scale family We have a long history of offering a quality education which promotes curiosity and independence across a wide range of students and their Rather than asking students for answers, we guide them in exploring their observations and Rather than administering tests, we provide ample problem-solving opportunities, such as displays and presentations developed from students interest-led research and Learning at Schoolhouse is relevant, hands-on, and project-based, and we spend a lot of time outside the
The anticipated opening for this position is August 2023, with the possibility of paid opportunities to observe and mentor during the Spring of

Job Summary/Essential Functions
The elementary teacher will work with a multi-age class of diverse learners and will be responsible for designing and assessing all aspects of curriculum—literacy, math, social studies, science—and integrating project- and field-based opportunities with core subject candidate will possess the leadership skills and confidence to take on the challenge of creating broad-based learning opportunities while providing a strong grounding in core, foundational You must facilitate learning, not merely provide access to

As part of the elementary team, the teacher will be a part of school-wide events and activities that are central to students experiences and to the school s culture, including the school play, the Field Food Forest Program, research projects on common topics and other performances and ; The teacher will also be a vital part of creating a community in which students are encouraged and supported in asking hard questions and exploring a range of answers through an ever-evolving sustainability and social justice
The ideal candidate will:

• Invent and implement strong academic curricula and assessments in core subject areas, including math, science, literacy, art, social sciences, and physical Curricula must also include integrated studies in social and environmental
• Develop a cohesive class culture and provide students with leadership opportunities in the school and broader community; integrate our five core concepts into daily classroom
• Create curricula that are responsive to the interests and experiences of students while attuned to age-appropriate standards and
• Be conversant in the national and state standards in core subject areas and creatively align the program with the
• Create varied opportunities for individualized learning, including scaffolding curriculum to meet the needs of diverse
• Devise (and revise) course materials from year to You should be inspired by your own passions and knowledge, previous teaching experience, collaboration with other Schoolhouse teachers, and an understanding grade level
• Provide loving, strengths-based, age-appropriate guidance for students social, emotional and intellectual growth; be a patient and compassionate facilitator students management of their own
• Model excitement about learning, being part of a team, and recognizing the variety of strengths individuals bring to the
• Communicate frequently with diverse audiences -- teachers, parents, administration and community
• Be open and willing to work with educational professionals and Schoolhouse administrators related to student evaluations and learning plans (ie IEPs, services plans, psycho-educational evaluations, ).
• Be part of the larger Schoolhouse Community and support the institution and its

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of experience leading a Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the elementary level; experience in independent schools and/or alternative learning environments a plus, but not
• Willing to work with and be mentored by current Schoolhouse teacher(s).
• Methodical and
• Effective communicator—orally and in writing; excellent social and leadership
• Proven track record of strong student and community
• Passion for and knowledge about place- and project-based
• Committed to a strengths-based approach to nurturing students social, emotional, physical and intellectual
• Competent, compassionate, and flexible in providing a positive and successful environment for all kinds of learners and temperaments including issues 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 instill that reverence in
• Compassionate team
• Experienced in (or at least intrigued by) alternative/progressive approaches to
• Excited to seek professional development and educational
• Able to acclimate easily to a new environment and school
• Comfortable with
• Unfazed (and even delighted) by the antics and challenges of elementary-aged

Education and Training

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

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

Salary range

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

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