Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 530 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks an exceptional third grade teacher for the 2021-22 school year. Previous classroom experience and a bachelor’s degree is required. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.  We are committed to excellence of mind, body, and character and to the support of students’ efforts to reach their individual potential, meet the challenges of the world, and savor life.

Professional Qualifications

• K-5 classroom teaching experience
• Experience with the Responsive Classroom framework is preferred
• Experience teaching Math via small groups and with concrete manipulatives
• Demonstrated classroom management skills
• Training in the Orton Gillingham approach and/or other multisensory literacy instruction methods is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
• Collaborate and work positively as a member of a team
• Kind, joyful, and positive demeanor
• Willingness to grow and learn

Duties

• Report to Director of Lower School
• Actively participate in the extracurricular life of the School
• Participate in class trips, clubs, and Winterim
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School

The salary range for this position is $45,000 – 70,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience and relevant skills. Benefits include Medical, Dental, 401k, and generous time-off. Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the 3rd grade teacher posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. 

No phone calls please.  Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.