Teacher 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher
Job Description
Position Title: Grade 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher
• Full time position to begin August 2018
Reports To: Head of 3/4/5
Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide lead teaching in a multi-age classroom of grades 3/4/5, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, as a member of the lead teaching team of 3/4/5 teachers, and as a member of the Stanley BPS professional community.
Purpose of the Position:
A 3/4/5 lead classroom teacher will inspire and educate children to develop Stanley BPS’s Seven Goals for Learners:
1. Self-Awareness – Including self-advocacy and confidence in one’s beliefs and abilities
2. Collaboration – Working with, and striving to understand, others, including cooperation, communication, and empathy
3. Respect – As well as appreciation, for one’s role as a responsible community member
4. Curiosity – Including creativity, risk-taking, and the ability to think anew
5. Perseverance – Finding success through hard work and internal motivation
6. Academic Resourcefulness – Problem-solving, critical thinking, applying skills and
concepts
7. Joyful, Lifelong Learning – Finding fulfillment in pursuing one’s passions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher will work with students to:
• Build a positive relationship with each student;
• Value the distinct contributions and abilities of each child and design curricula,
materials, learning environment and teaching strategies to meet the personalized
needs of students (differentiate instruction);
• Create opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take
responsibility for their own learning and action;
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and mutually respectful classroom community in
which students feel safe to take risks, communicate, collaborate and learn from each
other and where differences are celebrated;
• Promote responsibility for our community and environment;
• Provide opportunities for students to learn not only the basic skills, but higher order
skills, such as, problem solving and creativity;
• Plan and implement an engaging, meaningful, developmentally-appropriate, and
when possible, integrated curriculum in which students can explore and experiment
through first hand experiences;
• Constructively participate and reflect on self-evaluation and lesson plan observation
process with 3-5 Head or designee;
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development;
• Be a role model for students and teach in a way that upholds the goals, values, and
learning principles of Stanley BPS.
The 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher will be a positive and active member of the 3/4/5 team and will:
• Work in collaboration with the 3/4/5 classroom teachers, sharing ideas and
materials with teammates;
• Participate positively and constructively in grade level meetings and adhere to
meeting norms;
• Communicate positively, honestly, and respectfully;
• Supervise at community times e.g. drop-off, pick-up, lunch and snack, as needed
• Attend overnight trips when required;
The 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher will be a positive and active member of the Stanley K-8 staff and will:
• Attend Friday afternoon full staff meetings;
• Attend August retreat and staff meeting days in January, April, and June;
• Work in collaboration with K-8 teachers to create a learning continuum and
continuity of experience;
• Participate actively in school events and activities;
• Communicate and collaborate positively and professionally with the Stanley staff
and community;
• Adhere to school and grade level practices and procedures;
The 3/4/5 Classroom Teacher will communicate and collaborate with parents and actively involve them in the life of the classroom and of the school.
• Write updates to parents about what is happening in the classroom and overall
classroom and curricula goals;
• Communicate learning progress, successes, and concerns at conference time and
as needed, returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner;
• Fill in/write individual Progress Reports;
We Value:
• An inclusive and diverse community
• Joyfulness
• Lifelong learning
• Positive and constructive communication
• Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• An understanding of children and childhood
• Commitment to making a positive difference in the world
Job Qualifications:
• Masters’ Degree in Education is preferred.
• Experience teaching and working with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
• British Primary training or interest in receiving training in the British Primary approach to teaching
Physical Activities:
The physical activities required of this position are normal and typical for an elementary school teacher, and require the ability to participate in outdoor events, such as hikes and camping trips, recess duties, and general classroom set-up and clean-up, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds, and the ability access buildings and classrooms on campus.
Salary:
Stanley British Primary welcomes diverse applicants. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment and access to services and programs.
How to Apply
To initiate an application, send a cover letter and resume to:
Anne Schreiber
Anne.Schreiber@Stanleybps.org
Stanley British Primary School
303-360-0803
350 Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80230
Interviews will start as resumes are received. We will be accepting resumes until our
position is filled.
