Teacher Core Teacher 1st/2nd grade
Job Description
About The Logan School
At Logan, students develop their own individualized units of study, allowing personal passion and interest to drive the development of academic skills and deep critical thinking. Students engage in the wide world around them through hands-on and experiential learning which ensures that their learning experience mirrors the infinite nature of their curiosity. The Logan School approach is as unique and individual as the children who make up our community.
Mission Statement
To cultivate the curiosities of gifted children.
About the Position: Logan is accepting applications for a 1st/2nd grade Core Teacher position for the 2019-2020 school year. Responsibilities include developing a personalized curriculum for each student and leading one overnight trip each year.
The ideal candidate will hold an earned college degree and will be an experienced teacher. Candidates should be familiar with the needs of gifted students, and have a strong understanding of child-centered education and the value of hands-on learning activities.
Candidates must have the skills necessary to perform the following tasks at a high level of proficiency:
- Lead a classroom in a manner consistent with Logan’s philosophy of creating individual units of study through exploration and problem solving
- Plan and implement a class Environmental Education unit and other activities that provide students the opportunity to work together and to integrate subject matter
- Monitor academic skill levels of students
- Provide guidance in the areas of emotional and social growth
Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience. The Logan School provides full benefits, including a group health plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, dental, life, and disability to all full-time employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Logan School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
