Lower School Faculty - Teton Valley Campus

Qualifications:

Strong speaking and written communication skills

At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field preferred

Master's degree preferred

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Apps

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents

Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in front and backcountry settings

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily indoors in a classroom setting

Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions

Able to drive 15-passenger vans & minibuses with participants

Able to write/type/communicate

Able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours

May be expected to work evenings, weekends, or overtime to support special programs/events

May require occasional overnight travel by car/bus/van/airplane

Responsibilities:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment:

Teach classes according to identified curricular area(s)

Plan curriculum congruent with MA guidelines; collaborate with cross-campus team to optimize integrated curriculum

Document curriculum and assessment using the current Learning Management System (LMS)

Create authentic, competency-based assessments and track student progress

Write quarterly student progress reports

Create student portfolios each year

Administer school-wide learning metrics

Develop curriculum for innovative programming that maximizes opportunities for students

Plan and safely execute multiple extended trips

Establish rapport with students and create a respectful, and productive classroom environment

Maintain regular and active communication between parents, students, staff, and administration

Create a biweekly classroom newsletter

Lead parent-teacher conferences

Work collaboratively within the division to support/implement all aspects of the program

Team:

Attend required school & community events

Complete duties: hands to work, supervise students during unstructured free play, lunch, bus, and general community support

Provide internal coverage if substitutes are not available

Take part in all Mountain Academy and team faculty meetings

Take part in pre-service and in-service professional development, including professional learning communities

Align with team culture and goals

Support administrative duties associated with the successful implementation of the program

One TSS Responsibilities:

Further development of practice and implementation of place-based education pedagogies

Take part in various greater TSS programs - PBE symposium, engagement sessions, etc.

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.