High School English 10th and 11th Grade

High School English 10th and 11th grade Position Description
Compass Montessori Golden Campus

Who We Are
Compass Montessori is a public charter school educating students from Pre-K
(Childrens House) through High School on two campuses in Wheat Ridge and
Golden Colorado. Our purpose is to guide students using authentic Montessori
methods foster interdependence and aid academic intellectual emotional and social
development. We aspire to be curious intrinsically motivated socially conscious inclusive
respectful connected to the natural world ready to change the world and to be in community
with one another.

High School Program Overview
The High School (10th - 12th grade) program at Compass Montessori is a small strong older
adolescent community grounded in the ideas of freedom respect and responsibility. Our
students come from varying backgrounds in terms of academic intellectual social and
emotional abilities. The High School program aims to carry out the mission and vision of
Compass Montessori through community building academic engagement and social/emotional
learning. Our community includes approximately 100 students. Our guides (teachers) strive to
connect with each and every student personally and academically and to prepare a space
where our students can develop and share their unique gifts in a welcoming and supportive
environment.

Self-Governing Team Environment
The High School Self-Governing Team (SGT) believes that collaboration and cooperation lead
to better outcomes for our students their families and our community. Each team member
brings individual strengths to different conversations and we value every staff members voice.
The success of our program depends on and is directly related to the success of each
individual. The High School SGT meets on a weekly basis to discuss logistics collaborate with
students of concern develop and refine our Montessori practice and build community with one
another. We observe appreciate and question our teams practice and laugh and learn
together each day. Montessori philosophy puts special emphasis on the role of the adult in the
learning environment and the High School SGT strives to create a supportive community
among adults as a model for the students.

A Week in the Life of a Compass Employee in This Position
We are looking for someone who is willing to accept a wide range of responsibilities in support
of the High School environment. We need you to be flexible understanding and willing to
accept new challenges as they arise. Our educational model relies heavily on your ability to
work both independently and as an effective team member in all areas.

Responsibilities: Essential Functions for ELA Guide
Administer a high-quality Montessori-based ELA/Humanities curriculum

Teaching high school English for 10th and 11th grade students to meet high
school graduation requirements
Work with an interdisciplinary team to create integrations within broader units of
study related to all disciplines and practical life
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized
and small-group instruction and student learning
Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional
methods to fit individual student needs including students with special
considerations.
Conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
Instruct students in the principles of grace and courtesy
Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-
keeping/reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as
required by district procedures and applicable laws
Coordinate with other instructional staff to evaluate and assess the curriculum.
Participate in faculty meetings and committees
Support students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the
school day including advisory and elective classes
Administer standardized tests in accordance with District and State testing
requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and coordinate work to ensure all students are being served in
a high-quality environment every day
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications: BA Montessori Credential or Alternative Ed and state licensure a plus
(Highly qualified).
Please send Resumes and letters of interest to: Kymm Garcia - Golden Principal-ECE-
12th grade