Lower School Support Teacher
Lower School Support Teacher
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26-05-2025
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26-05-2025
Job Description
Position Overview
Graland Country Day School seeks an intelligent energetic flexible and dedicated educator who is interested in working with a lead Lower School teacher to create a nurturing stimulating and organized classroom environment. A desire to work collaboratively on a team as well as a desire for personal and professional growth are essential qualities for this position. The person must be aware of the variation of students cognitive social and emotional needs and capable of responding appropriately to each student as an individual.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Terms: Full-time school year starts August 2025
Primary Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive of all tasks of the position but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Classroom:
Graland teachers are well versed in their subjects and effectively use different instructional approaches to cultivate student understanding of the subjects.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Terms: Full-time school year starts August 2025
Primary Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive of all tasks of the position but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Classroom:
Graland teachers are well versed in their subjects and effectively use different instructional approaches to cultivate student understanding of the subjects.
- Work with students individually and in small groups per lead teachers direction.
- Work with the lead teacher to plan and direct whole group instruction.
- Participate in instructional planning and preparation.
- Assist the lead teacher with assessing student performance.
- Contribute anecdotal records for reports.
- Monitor and assist with student classroom behavior.
- Take over when the lead teacher is out of the classroom (for professional or personal absences).
- Collaborate with the lead teacher when communicating with parents.
- Assist in classroom use of various technologies.
- Accompany students to and from specials and around campus.
Administrative:
- Perform lunch recess and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain frequent communication with the lead teacher specialists and staff.
- Help plan and coordinate class field trips.
- Participate in all meetings that are held within the school day.
- Attend parent/teacher/student conferences.
- Attend division meetings faculty/staff meetings and professional development meetings that may occur after school dismissal or on a scheduled Professional Development day.
Professional and Personal Qualities
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who
Models caring respect patience and appreciation of differences.
Provides a safe environment for students.
Recognizes the importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as culturally responsive educator.
Represents the school in position and in community.
Participates in effective communication that is responsible descriptive and nonjudgmental.
Demonstrates a growth mindset open to feedback and new learning.
Supports collective efforts of the school in addition to team responsibilities.
Participates in school community and activities beyond the classroom (i.e.: carline field trips etc.).
- Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.
- Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.
- Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation curiosity and initiative.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate support and lead others.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.
- Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.
- Understands the big picture and requires planning for seamless execution.
- Knowledge of and experience with various tech platforms (Google Zoom etc.).
Qualifications
- Preference is given to candidates with a Bachelors degree and/or candidates that have: a degree or endorsement in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
- A strong understanding of child development
- A knowledge of a variety of reading strategies
- A knowledge of the philosophy and instructional strategies of the writing process
- Proficient computer skills
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary is $50000 including Gralands many benefits and perks. Benefits will include professional development employer-paid health vision dental and life insurance paid time off for school holidays and school vacations as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site childcare.
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 05/15/2025)
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool kindergarten elementary and middle school. Since the schools founding in 1924 Graland has delivered an intellectually robust character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing the schools focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission values Diversity Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700 and we have just over 100 faculty members 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Gralands faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development onsite childcare a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence
build strong character
enrich learning through the arts and athletics
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees or applicants for employment because of race color religion sex age national origin ancestry sexual orientation military discharge status or physical or mental handicap or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting hiring placement promotion discipline demotion rates of pay or other compensation employee benefits tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 05/15/2025)
Employment Type
Full Time
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