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Organization
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Job Posted
June 8, 2023
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Remote
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Contact Name
Danielle Gaskins
Contact Email
danielleg@burgundyfarm.org
Contact Phone
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Location
Alexandria, VA
United States
United States
This opening is for a full-time 2nd - 5th grade science teaching position. This position is a science teacher’s dream vis-a-vis the opportunity to teach in nature and capitalize on a one-of-a-kind campus! The LS science teacher works closely with the classroom teachers in these grades to provide an interdisciplinary science curriculum. They also work with staff at our second campus in West Virginia, The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies (a.k.a. The Cove), and participate in overnight class trips there during the early fall and late spring. A degree in science, elementary education or a related field is preferred. The LS science teacher reports directly to the Lower School Head.
Summary
Opportunities and Expectations:
- Continue to build a science curriculum that connects with NGSS Standards, student interests, and general classroom studies
- Use our two fabulous campuses with myriad opportunities for nature-based learning as a launching pad for learning
- Serve as Garden Coordinator, working a few hours/week on average (time built in to your schedule) with students, teachers, and other community members to maintain a school garden
- Work closely with 2nd-5th grade classroom teaching teams to plan and implement curriculum
- Partner with our learning specialist to provide differentiated instruction
- Participate in progressive education seminars in the first year
- Be paired with a mentor/guide in the first year
- Serve on cross divisional committees such as DEI, curriculum, and accreditation
- Participate in regular professional development offered through the school and through off campus workshops and conferences
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Teach physical, earth and biological science and demonstrate thorough planning
- Maintain emphasis on preparing students for the joys and challenges of learning
- Participate in curriculum development, committee and task force work
- Perform necessary administrative tasks including narrative report writing and attend required meetings and events
- Provide differentiated instruction designed to meet social and emotional and academic needs of children
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, both in teaching and in working with colleagues and families
- Teach and learn in and about the outdoors
Compensation Information
Salary and Benefits:
- Salaries are based on a competitive independent school scale with increases for advanced degrees and experience; $2000 step increase for master’s degree.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability are offered to all full-time employees. The School will contribute to each full-time employee’s benefits, who work at a minimum 75%, via a cost share model.
- A Retirement plan with TIAA, with an initial 3% match and then 6% match by the school after two years, irrespective of employee contribution is offered to full-time employees.
- A tuition benefit (1/2 discount) is offered for one qualified child attending Burgundy to full-time employees only. (Fac-staff children are eligible for additional financial aid also.)