Elementary Teacher, The Learning Center (TLC)

About the Employer

The mission of Almaden Country Day School is to discover the gifts in every child. We provide a safe and affirming environment for learning empowering children to strive explore and build a sense of personal value. Our teachers create a rich balanced academic foundation that corresponds with the developmental stages of childhood. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for children to extend their intellectual social and personal students become delightful people confident kind concerned and ready to make significant contributions to our world.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Almaden Country Day School (ACDS) is seeking a full-time elementary teacher for The Learning Center at ACDS. The Learning Center (TLC) is a program within our school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Classes are taught in a ratio of 4:1. The specialized curriculum in TLC includes language arts math social studies and social-emotional learning; specialists outside of TLC teach science PE art music and theater. We meet the academic and social needs of our students with dyslexia dysgraphia and dyscalculia. We believe All students deserve to see themselves as capable and successful. Essential to success in TLC is patience precision in instruction and an understanding and appreciation of childrens developmental stages and an understanding of the learner with dyslexia. Teachers must also deliberately foster collaboration teamwork and building relationships with students parents and colleagues. The successful candidate will demonstrate respect for childhood celebrate the talents and strengths of every child he or she teaches and be committed to helping promote a sense of belonging across all members of the school community. We are looking for compassionate teachers who are lifelong learners. ACDS will cover the expenses of training and certification in the Orton-Gillingham Approach of instruction. Teachers are expected to complete the OG certification within two years.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements/Responsibilities:- Demonstrated success in teaching children in an elementary or middle school setting; 5 years minimum- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to grow as an educator- Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work style - Demonstrated success in working with children with language-based learning differences- Aptitude in promoting student inquiry and collaboration - Commitment to teaching 21st Century Skills including teamwork creativity problem solving curiosity ethics and resilience- Experience in integrating technology as an instructional tool- Ability to implement instructional strategies in all content areas that meet the Principles of the Orton Gillingham Approach (please see the OGA website)- Personal characteristics: passion for working with children optimism flexibility patience and humor- Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom as expected of all facultyPreferred Qualifications:- Experience using the Orton-Gillingham Approach- Experience with multisensory math instruction- Experience in and commitment to Belonging work

If you are interested in joining our team please (1) complete and sign the Application located in the Careers section of the ACDS website (see View Job Description) and (2) send a letter of interest and résumé to: uses a variety of HR tools in our selection process. Finalists will be asked to spend time on campus teach a demonstration lesson participate in a faculty-led interview and submit a writing sample. Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications. ACDS does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements/Responsibilities:- Demonstrated success in teaching children in an elementary or middle school setting; 5 years minimum- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to grow as an educator- Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative work style - Demonstrated success in working with children with language-based learning differences- Aptitude in promoting student inquiry and collaboration - Commitment to teaching 21st Century Skills including teamwork creativity problem solving curiosity ethics and resilience- Experience in integrating technology as an instructional tool- Ability to implement instructional strategies in all content areas that meet the Principles of the Orton Gillingham Approach (please see the OGA website)- Personal characteristics: passion for working with children optimism flexibility patience and humor- Willingness to carry out other duties and responsibilities beyond the classroom as expected of all facultyPreferred Qualifications:- Experience using the Orton-Gillingham Approach- Experience with multisensory math instruction- Experience in and commitment to Belonging work

If you are interested in joining our team please (1) complete and sign the Application located in the Careers section of the ACDS website (see View Job Description) and (2) send a letter of interest and résumé to: uses a variety of HR tools in our selection process. Finalists will be asked to spend time on campus teach a demonstration lesson participate in a faculty-led interview and submit a writing sample. Almaden Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications. ACDS does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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