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Description: This position is a full-time faculty teaching position at Wellspring Catholic Academy of St. Bernadette. This teacher will be responsible for the instruction of 6th, 7th, & 8th grade math and some science classes, and serving as a middle school crew leader (Relevant curricula: Archdiocese of Denver Math and Science Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades, as well as the 8th Grade Algebra standards). This teacher, as a member of the middle school teaching team, will by consistently collaborating with the other teachers on this team to ensure consistency of instructional practice and a thriving middle school environment.
Required Skills, Experience, & Mindsets:
Middle School (6th, 7th, or 8th grade) teaching experience.
Joyful, positive disposition; truly enjoys working with lots of people.
An aptitude and desire for building culture, figuring things out as we go, and creating new systems & structures from scratch to establish a firm foundation for our new middle school program.
A deep love for middle-school age students (over and above any particular content area)
Strong, loving, and responsive classroom culture & management skills.
A go-getter mindset - takes initiative, without need for continuous direction or instruction from supervisor.
Low-stress, flexible, and unflappable in the face of challenges and unexpected circumstances.
Experience with integrating SEL (Social Emotional Learning) & Restorative Practices into student discipline.
Joyful, positive disposition; truly enjoys working with lots of people.
Highly motivated, driven, and dependable.
Desire and openness for collaborating with colleagues.
Embodies a growth mindset and a desire to develop as an educator through feedback & coaching.
Openness to and enthusiasm for adopting and refining the EL (Expeditionary Learning) model of teaching and learning.
Openness to and Respect for the Teachings of the Catholic Church and the Catholic Faith.
Archdiocese of Denver Safe Environment Training and passage of Criminal Background Check.
For K-8 Teachers & Administrators Only: Bachelors Degree or Higher, ideally in field related to the content and/or grade level you will work with.
For K-8 Teachers & Administrators Only: If candidate does not have a valid and current Colorado Teachers or Administrators License, candidate must be committed to the necessary processes for pursuing and acquiring a Colorado Teachers or Administrators License.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Familiarity with EL (Expeditionary Learning) pedagogy and instructional practices.
Familiarity with educational technology, including but not limited to Chromebooks & Tablets, Educational apps, Smartboards, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets), and Microsoft Office software.
English-Spanish Bilingualism: Able to speak, read, and write fluently in both English & Spanish.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year