Middle School Flex Teacher

Position Overview

Graland Country Day School is seeking a flex teacher to work closely with students in grades 5 - 8. The candidate should have experience working with children and be someone who understands school environments and the unique needs of Middle School students. 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 while the school is in an all-kids on campus scenario.

Candidates should be prepared to cover for a sick faculty member and say “yes” to a range of tasks that promote individual growth while also supporting the school. This may also include supervising faculty and staff children on Professional Development days.

Head of Middle School

Full-time, school year; salaried with benefits

The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

• Accepts duties and responsibilities as assigned in a moment’s notice.
• Offers support before and after-hours as needed.
• Supports the Division Head as needed with classroom coverage and child care on Professional
• Proofreads end of semester comments and rubrics as needed.
• Serves as a co-advisor at any grade level, grades 5 through 8.

• 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.
• 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.
• Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides, in addition to team responsibilities.
• Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality.
• Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.
• Encompasses interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate and support others.
• Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk‑taking.
• Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity, and initiative.
• Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.

• Ability to make quick decisions and be flexible.
• Possesses strong organization and communication skills.
• Maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities as required by the Division Head.
• Demonstrates ease with technology, adoption of the LMS, as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.
• Ability to chaperone students on day excursions, as well as overnight trips.
• Desire to coach student athletics, a plus.

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…