STEAD·Commerce City, Colorado
The guide will teach English Language Arts while fostering the social and emotional health of adolescents. They are responsible for designing engaging lessons and collaborating with the community to support student development.
Job Summary The STEAD School guide will be adolescent-advocates and educators with the desire to equally: a) teach their "speciality," b) share their talents & interests in other subjects, AND c) embrace the responsibility of a "generalist educator" by fostering the social and emotional health of adolescents.
The STEAD School guide is part of the community working together to address some of the world's largest challenges.
Diverse people, fully sharing their perspectives and experiences, interdependent on one another make this community inclusive, whole and healthy.
With a reverence for adolescence, they make this community home for learners, leaders, visionaries, collaborators and environmental stewards.
The STEAD School English, Language, Arts (ELA) plays a vital role in developing students reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, fostering a love for literature, and preparing them for effective communication in various contexts.
Required Skills and Abilities Maintain positivity and professionalism Thorough understanding of the pedagogy and best practices of education.
Desire to teach secondary (high) school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
The ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as the flipped classroom, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage the classroom.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree is required State accreditation and licensing preferred Masters degree highly preferred Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required.
Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.
Specialized training in teaching secondary school-aged children is preferred.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.
Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and will require fingerprinting.
Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting.
These may include, but are not limited to:
Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.
For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications
Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.
This employer utilizes E-Verify
A bachelor's degree is required, with state accreditation and a master's degree preferred. Candidates must have strong pedagogical knowledge and the ability to manage a secondary school classroom.
Market context
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