Inclusion Educator

Menlo Park CA

Description

Open Mind School is reimagining inclusive education in Silicon Valley. Our world-class team of educators, entrepreneurs, and specialized service providers are working together to use data analytics to make informed decision-making in school learning environments. We're dedicated to creating and providing a child-centered, personalized experience that leverages local experiential learning opportunities. Open Mind School's mission is for all students to access high-quality education, enrichment opportunities, and social experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment. Open Mind School is a public benefit corporation and nonprofit organization which requires us to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The Education team is at the forefront of pioneering the Open Mind School model. Our educators, in collaboration with families and outside providers, co-design and co-create school learning opportunities with students. Open Mind School educators are supported as they develop personalized activities in addition to teaching standard-based learning curriculum, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional learning. Educators are also part of a network of professionals who provide regular support, feedback, and opportunities for collaboration. Building a revolutionary educational model translates to year-round work, flexibility in creativity and leadership opportunities, and modern technology to enhance and empower teaching. We also rely on our educators' critical input on the direction and development of Open Mind School as we continue to grow our program offerings. Responsibilities *Lead small mixed-age classes * Design experiential, project-based learning activities for the class by using local resources to create an experience that's relevant and real-world * Curate individual learning activities for personalized learning time based on each student's abilities, needs, and learning style * Determine students' academic and social-emotional learning objectives and ensure that they're met * Commit to building a community of child-centered educators by mentoring other educators, making regular contributions to the network, including contributing curriculum as well as sharing best practices and research findings, etc. * Collaborate with researchers, designers, technologists, and other educators to design and refine an innovative model for education * Communicate learning targets and outcomes to colleagues, parents, and students * Partner with parents in optimizing and evolving their student's whole child, personalized learning experience throughout the year * Use the resources of the city and community to create an education that is relevant and real * Be a role model for the on-site team of educators to positively contribute to the culture, schedule, processes, and procedures * Nurture the professional development of the school site team members *Build and maintain positive, transparent relationships with the school’s parents, and support other educators to do the same * Implement strong behavior support management systems and foster strong student advocacy in social emotional growth * Hold ultimate responsibility for your classroom’s performance Basic Qualifications * Presume competence in all students * 5+ years prior classroom teaching experience * 3+ years prior experience incorporating social-emotional learning into student experiences * 3+ years prior team management experience * Prior experience working with multiple grade levels * Passion for working with and engaging children in student-driven learning experiences * Belief in fostering children's social-emotional capabilities * Commitment to continuous improvement * Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably those who have Autism and Apraxia * Entrepreneurial mindset and customer service orientation Preferred Qualifications * Teaching credential * Experience in different curriculums and intervention methodologies * Be available to start by August 23, 2021 Compensation and Benefits * Competitive compensation commensurate with experience $70,000-$95,000 annual salary * Vacation and sick days * Medical, dental and vision coverage * Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement * Quarterly performance bonuses * 401 K * Flex spending account Apply Now https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY5u0cOukaBcE1ds9qnKEAxREGIW-IR2A0mGs1mrJpIg6v2Q/viewform To be considered for this role, you must submit an online application. ======================== Criminal conviction statement All Open Mind School - California employees must undergo criminal background checks and TB testing as mandated by California state law prior to their start dates at Open Mind School. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that your employment with Open Mind School would be conditioned on satisfactory background checks and completion of the TB testing. Work authorization Please be aware that Open Mind School is able to facilitate transfers for certain types of work visas, and can offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate. To apply, please visit: www.openmindschool.org