Teachers for school year

Company: GPAC
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Private School in Phoenix Arizona looking for the following employees to begin 8/1/2023

Director of Student Support Pre-1st-12th

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational background and/or professional experience in counseling and neuroscience, including expertise in psychometrics and psychoeducational testing
• Deep fluency in the culture of high achieving K-12 schools
• An understanding of risk and legal issues as they relate to student support
• Knowledge of and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging practices as part of the mental, cognitive, and emotional development of a child
  OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Articulate a vision and a strategy grounded in neuroscience that unlocks learning potential and nurtures the health and well-being of all student's pre-1st through 12th grade.
  • Lead and support cross-divisional teams to achieve vision and implement strategy
  • Present to and connect with a variety of community stakeholders, including parents, alumni, and outside partners
  • Contribute to the larger school community through sponsoring extracurricular programs, clubs and/or coaching sports.
    
    Middle School Orchestra Director
    
    The Middle School Orchestra Director reports to the Head of the Middle School, is supported and guided by the Director of Performing Arts as part of a cross-divisional team of Performing Arts Faculty that works together to develop curriculum, assessment, and programming.
    
    Anticipated start date: August 1, 2023
    
    Supervisor: Head of the Middle School
    
    Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Relevant undergraduate degree: advanced degree with emphasis on string music education preferred
    • Proficiency with music technology
    • Familiarity with national trends in music education, including curriculum planning, interdisciplinary studies, and assessment initiatives.
    • Experience with a co-teaching/co-directing model preferred
      
      OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
      • Teach a Middle School beginning strings class
      • Serve as an advisor to students
      • Serve as lead teacher for the Middle School orchestra (level 1.5-4)
      • Teach sectionals for the High School Orchestra (level 5-6), coach upper-level Chamber Music, and teach in the Elementary School Orchestra Program (grades 3-5, levels .5-1.5).
        In addition to experience and educational background, top candidates demonstrate a love of working with Middle School students, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues, and a willingness to create and promote an inclusive learning environment.
        
        Upper School Computer Science
        
        Anticipated start date: August 1, 2023
        
        Supervisor: Head of the Upper School
        
        Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time or part-time, regular, 10-month position.
        
        QUALIFICATIONS
        • Degrees or formal training in Computer Science. Master's Degree and/or professional or practical experience in a relevant field preferred
        • Two years of Upper School teaching experience preferred but not required
          
          OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
          • Teach 4 sections of Computer Science. Interest and ability to teach other disciplines including Engineering, Math, and/or Science preferred but not required.
          • Co-teach a 3-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during Jan Term
          • Work directly with other Upper School Computer Science teachers as part of a Computer Science Professional Learning Community
          • Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program
          • Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs. Depending on candidate expertise, responsibilities may include robotics, Science Olympiad, or other relevant extracurriculars.
          • Other duties as assigned
            Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
            • a love of working with Upper School students
            • an engaging teaching styles
            • the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
            • the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
            • enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
              
              Upper School English Teacher
              
              Anticipated start date: August 1, 2023
              
              Supervisor: Head of the Upper School
              
              Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.
              
              The English department seeks a candidate who models habits of curiosity, imagination, and compassion and demonstrates a rich background in literature, composition, and the humanities. Flexible and open to new approaches and opportunities, the right-fit candidate defines teaching as a collaborative pursuit that includes work with colleagues to solve problems, to explore new technologies, to review curricula, and to enhance student learning. Eligible candidates have demonstrated success with student-led discussion techniques such as the Harkness method. Likewise, top candidates have experience with writing instruction rooted in process, which prioritizes revision as a core practice to encourage in students.
              
              Qualifications
              • Relevant undergraduate degree; advanced degree in field preferred
              • At least two years of teaching experience preferred
                Opportunities & Responsibilities
                • Teach 4 sections of English
                • Work directly with 18 Upper School English teachers as part of an English PLC to develop curriculum and assessments
                • Co-teach a 3-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during Jan Term
                • Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program
                • Provide regular assistance to students in the Upper School Writing Center
                • Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs. Depending on candidate expertise, responsibilities may include working with student publications.
                  
                  Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
                  • a love of working with Upper School students
                  • an engaging teaching styles
                  • the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
                  • the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
                  • enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
                    
                    Upper School French/Spanish Teacher
                    
                    Anticipated start date: August 1, 2023
                    
                    Supervisor: Head of the Upper School
                    
                    Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.
                    
                    Qualifications
                    • Native or near native language proficiency in French and/or Spanish
                    • Ability to conduct classes in the target language
                    • Proficiency with instructional technology
                      Duties & Responsibilities
                      • Teach 4 sections of Spanish and/or French classes
                      • Co-teach a 3-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during Jan Term
                      • Work directly with 13 other Upper School language teachers as part of a language PLC
                      • Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program
                      • Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring other extracurricular programs
                      • Other duties as assigned
                        Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
                        • a love of working with Upper School students
                        • an engaging teaching styles

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