AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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LICENSED VACANCY
POSITION: Teacher, 1st Grade
LOCATION: Global Primary Academy
LICENSED SALARY SCHEDULE RANGE: $54,000 -$112,164 Annual Salary
REPORTS TO: School Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary endorsement required.
Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
Vaccinations may be required
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
- Have a commitment to raising achievement among all students including high-need students, students with disabilities, and those who are performing below grade level.
- Develop lesson plans which ensure instruction is paced well, encourages students to think critically, engages all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensures smooth classroom management.
- Provide students with skills necessary to meet or exceed the Grade Level Expectations of the Colorado Academic Standards with defined sequential outcomes, authentic and engaging work, and modeled assessment expectations.
- Clearly communicate student progress and achievements throughout course work with students and parents.
- Maintain professional communications and interactions with students, parent community, and staff.
- Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues across content areas. Collaboration includes participating in planning meetings to develop integrated instruction and improve teaching practices, implementing a rigorous curriculum, authentic instruction, and multiple assessment strategies.
- Attend and take full advantage of professional development offered.
- Willing to undergo training in the International Baccalaureate Model.
- Model, instill, and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture through GPA’s learner profiles.
- Perseverance in the face of challenges.
- Work with a growth mindset.
- All other duties as assigned.
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Global Primary Academy (PK-3) is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme school. The IB curriculum offers student-centered learning, inquiry-based teaching practices, and ample opportunities to collaborate with peers. GPA has a strong school culture cultivated through meaningful traditions and strong relationships with the community. GPA strives to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment to inspire young learners to be courageous and curious. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Global Primary Academy
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
Current Mapleton employees are required to e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at HR@mapleton.us
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS
OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Job Type: Full-time