Primary Grades Teacher

Organization

Cocoplum Nature School

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Melanie Stefanovic

Contact Email

melanie@cocoplumnatureschool.org

Contact Phone

5614601769

Deadline to Apply

Location

Delray Beach, FL
United States

Calling all experienced and creative teachers! Are you looking for a child-centric elementary school where you can enjoy students’ curiosity, individuality, and enthusiasm? Join a community where the curriculum emerges from the natural world and children's interests and needs. Come cultivate liberate learning with us at Cocoplum Nature School!

Summary

Cocoplum Nature School is hiring primary grades (K-2) classroom teachers for our untraditional elementary school in Delray Beach, Florida. Our vision is to cultivate liberated learners who can collectively create a more just and healthier planet. We're looking for educators with the magical combination of successful traditional elementary school teaching experience and the passion, creativity, and skills to thrive implementing an emergent curriculum approach.

Qualifications

  • Three professional references
  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
  • Valid teaching certification in Elementary Grades (K-6) OR 3 years teaching experience AND a degree in a related field (e.g. social work, psychology, environmental studies) AND ability to obtain a Florida teaching certificate within 2 years
  • Ability to work in the United States
  • Level 2 Fingerprinting
  • CPR and First Aid training preferred
  • Reading experience/certifications/endorsements preferred

Skills

  • Emergent curriculum / Reggio Emilia inspired methods
  • Classroom management
  • Speaking and listening skills related to communicating with children
  • Interpersonal skills including excellent communication, conflict resolution, relationship building, collaborating and teamwork
  • Intrapersonal skills including self-regulation of emotions, self awareness, confidence, and resilience
  • Prompt and reliable
  • Desire to always learn, grow and improve
  • Agile, creative problem solving

Roles and Responsibilities

Cocoplum Nature School teacher roles and responsibilities include planning, instructing, assessing, supervision and discipline, ongoing professional learning, communication, positive school culture, and other duties as assigned. 

Learn More

www.cocoplumnatureschool.org

instagram.com/cocoplumnatureschool

facebook.com/cocoplumnatureschool

To Apply

Email an updated cover letter and resume to melanie@cocoplumnatureschool.org. Complete a staff application here: https://forms.gle/MmtpUJnwNWCL3AQ17

Compensation Information

Starting salary $45,000 paid bi-weekly

Healthcare, dental, vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

$25 per hour for additional commitments (aftercare, spring break camp, summer camp)