What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreK-Middle School Teacher position at School for Community Learning?
School for Community Learning is an independent, PreK-8th grade, progressive school with just 90 students, located in Indianapolis.
School for Community Learning, located on the northwest side of Indianapolis, is looking for teacher candidates who are excited to work in a collaborative, small school setting. Our preK-8th grade school is organized into multi-age classrooms that focus on a inquiry-based and experiential-based approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole child. Students, families and teachers are known well and valued for the gifts that they bring to our school. We teach through a lens of sustainability.
As a school grounded in the tenants of progressive education, we:
- engage students as active participants in their learning and in society;
- support teachers' voices as experienced practitioners and growth as lifelong learners;
- promote diversity, equity and justice in our school and society; and
- welcome families and community allies as partners in the education of our students.
Applicants can learn more about our school at www.schoolforcommunitylearning.org.
We are looking for candidates who:
1) Have experience (or interest in) working in a teaching environment as stated above,
2) Have experience (or interest in) implementing project-based learning, differentiated instruction and the workshop model,
3) Are comfortable working with others and communicating with families and community members,
4) Value social, environmental and economic sustainability as pillars of a more equitable world.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and professional references to Allison Haltom (Assistant School Director, Special Education Director) at schoolforcommunitylearning@sclk-8.org. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Preference is given to those holding an active Indiana teaching license, though this is not a requirement.
