Lower School - 4th Grade Lead Humanities Teacher
Lower School - 4th Grade Lead Humanities Teacher
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$ 79200 - 145900
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Description
The Nueva Lower School is currently seeking a fulltime lead teacher who is passionate about integrated projectbased learning. This person will collaborate with a grade level team to develop and teach curricula related to the yearlong theme while also supporting the development of reading writing and philosophy skills. They will colead the students in hosting a yearend culmination. In May the class participates in a threenight overnight trip and this teacher will cochaperone. Additional responsibilities for all fulltime teachers include supporting student wellbeing developing and delivering differentiated curriculum teaching collaboratively writing narrative progress reports maintaining a weekly parent blog and mentoring an associate teacher.
We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess an understanding of the diverse socioeconomic racial cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation academic and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva you will become a part of an inclusive iterative and equityminded community that recognizes that JEDI (justice equity diversity inclusion) is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nuevas Mission Vision and Values.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach expertly your course of study with the highest standards for each student
- Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry
- Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving
- Collaborate with colleagues to enrich curriculum and instruction
- Create handson projectbased learning experiences
- Collaborate effectively with students teachers and parents
- Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
- Support the wellbeing of all students
- Demonstrate interest and ability to lead student activities and contribute beyond the classroom
- Lead by example in your commitment to Nuevas mission
Position Qualifications
- Bachelors required
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
- Formal or informal experience with elementary aged students
- Experience and/or education in developing reading writing and math skills
- Experience with project based learning and teaching
- Excellent communication skills
- A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach collaboratively
Compensation
The fulltime equivalent salary range for this position is $79200 $145900. The starting salary is based upon but not limited to several factors that include type and years of experience education level and expertise.
We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical dental vision life insurance for employees employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium a generous match on our retirement plan flexible spending account and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.
Qualifications
Please send your application information (cover letter resume and the names and contact information of three references) to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions please email Elizabeth Hoang at .
The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race color gender national origin age religion creed disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School an internationallyrecognized nonprofit independent day school has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.
A constructivist school Nueva is known for its distinctive inquirybased interdisciplinary studies projectbased learning and pioneering work in socialemotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning fosters social and emotional acuity and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Awardand the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability;has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School;cofounded the Common Ground Speaker Series;hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prizewinning andNew York Timesbestselling author Thomas Friedman in his bookThat Used to Be Usin the chapter Average Is Over.
For more information about The Nueva School visit our website:www.nuevaschool
Employment Type
Full-Time
