Lower School Flex Teacher

Position Overview

Graland Country Day School is seeking a flex teacher to work closely with students in grades Toddler - Grade 4. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children in a classroom setting and be someone who understands school environments and the unique needs of Lower School. The ideal candidate thrives on being flexible and filling in wherever help is needed.

Flex teachers are the ultimate team players who work collaboratively with both students and faculty and will work on campus Monday-Friday. Candidates should be prepared to teach as a lead, support, or specialist teacher. This also includes supervising educator children on Professional Development days, ECLC (Early Childhood Learning Center) after care, and early release days.

Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Status: Full-time, school year; salaried with benefits
Time: 8:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

• Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
• Provides a safe environment for students.
• Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.
• Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality.
• Represents school in position and in community.
• Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.
• Adheres to all school policies and procedures.
• Likes to work with people and create solutions.
• Thinks on their feet and goes with the flow.
• Accepts duties and responsibilities as assigned in a moment’s notice.

• Experience working with students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Monitors and maintains annual fifteen (15) hour professional development credentials as required for the position.
• Willing to meet appropriate Toddler, Preschool/PreK, and school‑age Teacher requirements/qualifications and provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services upon hire.
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Possess a current certification in CPR and First Aid, or willing to obtain one once hired.
• Submit and pass a criminal background check, including Colorado Bureau of Investigations and TRAILS/Central Registry criminal record review as required by the Colorado Department of Social Services within five (5) working days of employment.
• Provide all documentation as required by the State of Colorado Child Care Licensing Division upon hire.
• Must be able to fulfill the role as a mandated reporter.
• This position requires a current signed Child Care Provider Health Form.

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character‑based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.

While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same:
Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students.

Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.

• Achieve intellectual excellence
• Build strong character
• Enrich learning through the arts and athletics
• And prepare our students to be
• Engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders

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Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is $51,800 annually. Benefits…