Elementary Literacy Teacher

Part Time Teacher: 3rd - 4th Grade Literacy

Mission

We take a joyful, community-oriented approach to raising engaged citizens, deep learners, and brave adventurers with the skills, creativity, and heart needed to better the world.

About UCo-op:

University Cooperative School is a community oriented PreK-5th grade school with a progressive, child centered, hands-on, multi-age approach to learning. Social and emotional development, the creative arts, academics, outdoor and service learning are key components of our program. University Cooperative School features small class size, a team of passionate, dedicated teachers, and an engaged group of parents. Since 1975, University Cooperative School has been nurturing the whole child. We are committed to play-based learning and creating a positive and fun environment for our students. You can learn more about our awesome school at www.ucoopschool.org

Role Description:

University Co-op is looking for a part time teacher to provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth. The teacher is responsible for effective classroom management and fosters an environment that is responsive to student needs and in alignment with University Co-op values.

This is a part-time salaried position working with students in the 3rd-5th grade pod, with a focus on 3rd and 4th grade literacy. The teacher will work collaboratively as a member of the teaching team. University Co-op is a joyful, dynamic, and exciting place to teach and learn. The ideal candidate is hands-on, values curiosity, and is passionate about building relationships with kids and their families. They are committed to creating a more equitable world and a classroom environment that celebrates, welcomes, and embraces diversity.They foster contagious excitement for the subject matter they teach and are committed to preserving the joy of childhood.

Contract Duration: 2024-2025 School Year Reports to: Education Director

Schedule considerations: The schedule is flexible and will be determined collaboratively with the new hire. You will work onsite at U Co-op and must be occasionally available for in-person parent meetings and/or community events (annual auction, Mudfest etc.)

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Developmentally appropriate/engaging instruction

● Facilitation of a multi-aged environment

● Identification, selection, and modification of instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles.

● Maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including progress records of each child’s growth and development, attendance records, etc.

● Providing an encouraging environment in which students are motivated to be actively engaged in the learning process.

● Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment, promote teamwork and create a positive school atmosphere. This includes meeting weekly and participating fully in staff meetings.

● Modeling professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, guardians, peers, and community. Including communicating positively, courteously and respectfully both orally and in writing, with will all community members on a regular basis.

● Ensuring that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group.

● Participating in goal setting and assuming responsibility for meeting their personal goals, team goals and student goals.

● Demonstrating gains in student performances. Also providing narrative reports of student progress. Working with parents/guardians to promote understanding of their child’s growth and development. Conducting regular formal and informal parent/teacher conferences on each child’s progress.

● Welcoming and encouraging parent participation. Effectively training, supervising, and utilizing parent classroom volunteers. Attending parent meetings.

● Supervising all activities to ensure safety at all times.

● Participating in professional development opportunities.

● Meeting professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and other people’s time, coordinating with peers.

● Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Education Director. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

Requirements:

State teaching certification

Experience teaching elementary aged children (preferably in a progressive setting)

Ability to deeply connect and relate well with children

Ability and desire to create/implement a curricular scope and sequence

Strong knowledge of child development

Respectful and positive approach to child behavior, conflict resolution, and problem solving Flexibility, sense of humor, excellent communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team

Ability and desire to have regular parent volunteers in the classroom

Strong References

Enthusiasm for working with children

Engaging and inspiring teaching style

Passion for social justice and commitment to inclusivity

Strongly Desired:

Experience working with a collaborative teaching team CPR/First Aid Certified

Salary: SPS salary schedule equivalent

Interested teachers should send their resume, letter of interest, and three letters of reference to teacherjobs@ucoopschool.org. Philosophies of education, teaching artifacts, and work samples also welcome. The position will remain open until filled.

The University Cooperative School community prioritizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in meaningful ways for our students and their families. University Cooperative School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is actively seeking to diversify its workplace.