Elementary Homeroom Teacher for 24/25 School Year

Are you the type of teacher who wants to connect deeply with your students and the

subject matter, who is excited by experiential learning opportunities in a small school

environment? Gardner School is looking for dedicated and creative educators to join our

dynamic staff and help move the school forward as a leader in progressive education in

Clark County. Gardner is a place where creativity, connection, curiosity, and courage are

celebrated, and where learning is ongoing for students and staff.

What makes Gardner a unique place to work?

- A legacy going back to 1995, when we were founded on the tenets of progressive

education, with a focus on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

- Our values as a school influence all decisions we make, and our team strives to make

the work environment productive, collaborative, and kind.

- Teachers create engaging, integrated learning opportunities connecting students with

art, science, movement, language, music, and nature. Class sizes are small at Gardner,

under 18 students, so teachers get to focus on building strong relationships and

meeting student needs.

- Our teachers are known for being collaborative and collegial, and pursue professional

development to grow in skills and knowledge. A growth mindset is valued at Gardner.

- Our small administrative team is passionate about the work we do at Gardner, and our

teachers are supported through collaborative conversations focused on professional

growth and student success. We are committed to creating a workplace that is

inclusive, diverse, equitable, and sustainable for teachers.

- Our curriculum approach allows teachers to tailor learning opportunities to the needs

of their students. Following our core standards and best practices, teachers can utilize

innovative approaches to ignite curiosity and deepen student learning.

- Our 5 acre campus is situated near the WSU-V campus, allowing for hiking and nature

opportunities on their trail system. Our wetlands and school garden provide

opportunities for teachers to use the natural world in their lesson design.

- Benefits for full time employees (1.0 FTE) may include 100% medical coverage, 50%

dental coverage, up to 3% matching retirement, and 10 days of paid time off annually.

Position Summary:

Our Elementary Homeroom Teachers work together with parents, students, other staff,

and administration to create a learning environment that supports student growth in both

academics and social-emotional skills. Importantly, an Elementary Homeroom teacher at

Gardner brings curiosity, creativity, joy, and humor to our community, demonstrating an

appreciation for the same qualities in our students. The ideal candidate is someone who

sees value in being part of a team, and who wants to create and innovate in their classroom

curriculum approach. Play and experiential learning, both on our campus and beyond, are

important aspects of our learning community. The ideal teacher can differentiate and

individualize instruction in ways that maximize student engagement and achievement, and

guide their class through long-range thematic learning experiences and culminating

projects and presentations.

Responsibilities:

- Teach classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom

instruction, assessment, and management. Incorporate tenets of progressive

education, including experiential learning, and a whole-child approach. Help to

maintain school policies, regulations, and expectations, and complete required

forms and assessments in a timely manner.

- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing

instructional practices and strategies. Integrate experiences and projects between

homeroom classroom and specialist classrooms. Exhibit a growth mindset about

teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development.

- Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents.

Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with

faculty and staff, as well as with community partners. Our school has some evening

and weekend events that staff are expected to participate in for admissions and

development activities. As a small school, teachers support the work across all grade

levels through supervision and engagement at those activities.

- Provide effective supervision of students to promote a safe and healthy environment

and school experience, both on campus and off campus. Teachers are expected (but

not required) to travel with students on various experiential activities throughout

the year, including potential trips out-of-state and overnights. Gardner does not

have school-provided transportation, so duties may include transporting students

or riding with parents and chaperones in personal vehicles.

- Opportunities to teach summer camps (not required) for additional pay beyond the

10 month salary.

- Support the needs of the entire school community through various supervision and

community outreach duties as assigned, including creating plans for at least one

weekend event per year.

Qualifications:

- Earned bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field from an

accredited institution. Advanced degree in education or related field preferred.

- Experience with the Bridges Math curriculum, Reading A-Z, Handwriting Without

Tears, and thematic instruction, and multiple intelligences appreciated, but not

required.

- Ability to create, review, and modify effective lesson and unit plans with built-in

formative and summative assessments. Capacity to review and adjust plans as the

various learning needs arise.

- Willingness to work with staff and administrators to reflect on processes,

collaborate to plan and execute lessons, and to participate in constructive

conversations about feedback from that work.

- Can navigate verbal, digital, and written communication with administrators, staff,

parents, and students to effectively communicate and work through challenges.

Curious and kind in communication, showing care and openness to various cultures,

experiences, and responses.

- Able to meet physical requirements consistent with light physical duties required of

teachers generally combined with more strenuous physical duties consistent with

place-based experiential learning and student trips off campus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Faculty members are at all times responsible for the

supervision of students in their care during classes and for students generally at all times

when on campus or off campus during school activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This is a 10-month faculty position that follows an academic

year. There are some required commitments outside of regular school hours, including

evening and weekend commitments. Teachers are expected to travel with students on

various experiential activities throughout the year, including trips out-of-state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements are consistent with light physical duties

required of teachers generally combined with more strenuous physical duties consistent

with place-based experiential learning and student trips off campus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $38,000 - $50,000 (10 months paid over 12)

Position Classification: Salaried Exempt (teacher)

Hours: Full time

Benefits: All full time positions qualify for Medical, Dental, and Vision at 100% employer

paid. All positions also qualify for participation in a Simple IRA (up to 3% employer match)

and paid time off.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply and submit a resume and introductory letter

expressing your interest in teaching or working at Gardner School of Arts & Sciences.

It is the policy of Gardner School to maintain a working environment free of all forms of unlawful discrimination.

Gardner School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation including gender

expression or identity, religion and national or ethnic origin, age, or disability in the administration of educational

policies, employment practices or any other school-administered policies or practices.