What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Educator position at The Clariden School?
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About The Clariden School:
The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities. Clariden is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme, having begun offering coursework in Fall 2024. Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth-minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their skills as a professional. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Clariden is currently undergoing exciting growth on campus in its physical facilities and size of its student body. A state-of-the-art Upper School STEAM building recently opened in Fall 2022 and we continue to grow our faculty size.
This posting is for a generic lower elementary educator, and may teach first or second grade depending on enrollment needs.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, child development, elementary, secondary or post education or childhood special education or equivalent experience within the field of education. Certification and at least three years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- A strong understanding of how children learn and develop; observation, documentation and assessment of students’ work; curriculum development; and professional and instruction practices.
- A strong desire for professional development and a demonstrated growth mindset.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the academic subject(s) assigned.
- Ability to instruct and appropriately manage student behavior.
Reports to: Head of School
Wage/Hour Status: Salaried/Exempt
How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references via e-mail to:
Dr. Jamie Segraves, Head of School
jsegraves@claridenschool.org
For questions, please call 682-237-0400.
Applications are considered as they are received, and the position is open until filled. The official start date for this position is August 1, 2025.