JOB DESCRIPTION

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Location(s): Menlo Park

Reports To: Executive Director, Associate Director, Head of Education

Consults with: Senior Leaders

Pay: $65-$105k, depending on experience + credentialing

Work Status: Full-time, Exempt

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Position Description & Key Responsibilities

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The Education team is at the forefront of pioneering the Open Mind School model. Our educators, in collaboration with families and outside providers, create a comprehensive group of experts in students' learning. Open Mind School educators are supported as they develop personalized activities in addition to teaching standard-based learning curricula, 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. We are seeking confident educators who love the curriculum, have an internal drive to positively impact policy and community, and are compassionate working with a multitude of learners.

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General Responsibilities

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• Lead small mixed-age classes with a small student-teacher ratio of no more than 5:1; along with other classroom support professionals  

• 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 an 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

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Skills & Qualifications

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• Presume competence in all students

• 5+ years prior classroom lead teaching experience 

• Must have experience in curriculum planning and implementation

• 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 learning differences

• Entrepreneurial mindset and customer service orientation

 

Required

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• Requirements include a background check, current physical clearance, and a negative TB test.

• Authorized to work in the USA

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About Open Mind School

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Open Minds, Silicon Valley is a leader in inclusion and accessibility working with public, private, nonpublic schools and businesses around the SF Bay Area and beyond. Open Minds, Silicon Valley operates Open Mind School, a small k-12 nonprofit pilot model school in Menlo Park. Our world-class team of educators, entrepreneurs, and specialized service providers are working together to use data analytics to make informed decision making on 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.

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OMS is an equal opportunity employer.

 

OMS hires employees regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.