Upper Elementary Maker Space Teacher 3-5
Company: Greenwich Country Day School
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
- - - - - - -Greenwich Country Day School is an independent,
co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400
students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The
original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High
School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on
Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a
family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers
model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children
toward academic excellence, and cultivate students' interests and
talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal
learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development
of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with
strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical,
confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. -GCDS is
fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund
competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional
development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition.
GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to
support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. -
-Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Upper Elementary MakerSpace
Teacher, Grades 3-5. The ideal candidate will be a
tinkerer/woodworker/designer/coder with the vision to build the
capacity of faculty and students by pushing out to support all.
Successful applicants will possess content and pedagogical
expertise and a dedication to collaboration across curriculum.
Interdisciplinary proficiency is highly desirable.In addition, each
GCDS faculty member is expected to demonstrate ability in the
following areas:
Understands, champions, and
implements GCDS Design PrinciplesFosters and stewards a culture of
mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy in and out of the
classroomCultural competency skills to collaborate effectively
across differenceSets high expectations for learning, academic
achievement and character developmentExhibits strong working
knowledge of student cognitive development and learning
preferencesIdentifies and supports students' social, emotional, and
academic needsProvides timely feedback to students, and
collaborates with faculty to offer specialized support in pursuit
of each student's learning goalsImplements a wide array of
pedagogical tools and strategies in appropriate and effective
combinations - -Facilitates and designs effective
group/collaborative work and productive dialogue among students and
teachersCommunicates effectively with students/families about
classwork, learning goals, and student progressDemonstrates content
knowledge and expertise; and scaffolds curriculum to ensure
progress towards masteryEnsures that reading and writing are aims
across the curriculum and learning designCollaborates and plans
actively for learning with teachers and students both within the
content area and with interdisciplinary teamsImplements backward
design to align all lessons, activities, and assessmentsDesigns
formal and informal assessments that measure student progress;
employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge
student progress toward masteryFosters student growth through
structured opportunities for reflection and Presentations of
LearningProvides opportunities for student engagement through
"Voice and Choice"Creates relevant and authentic learning
experiences; is able to include and/or connect with outside experts
and resources towards this aimShowcases student work within the
community and prepares students to exhibit and communicate
effectivelyResponsibilities Include:
Instructional responsibility in
content area and Design Thinking modelServing as Tiger Time lead
for maker clubsOversight of the development and progress of each
childAssessment of all students' progress in both written and
verbal reportsOpportunity for student reflection and growth goal
settingCommunication with parentsRequired Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or
demonstrated professional competencyMinimum of 3-years successful
classroom teaching experience with students in this age
groupEngineering skills or mindsetExperience with relative
MakerSpace equipment; 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC
routerExperience with inquiry-based learning and/or project-based
learningA passion for learning and the ability to motivate and
inspire studentsExcellent written and verbal communication
skillsCommitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
school communityWillingness to take on multiple roles within the
schoolPersonal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of
children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient,
collaborative, and have an inexhaustible sense of humorPreferred
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in fieldAthletic
coaching experience is valued and welcomeDemonstrated experience in
establishing collaborative relationships with external
partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning
experiencesInterested candidates are invited to use the link
provided to submit a cover letter and resume to:Raquel Salcedo,
Director of Recruiting & Talent - - - -Powered by JazzHR
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