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Job Description

Acorn Studio (Kindergarten Readiness) Teacher

Join us as an Acorn Studio Teacher and play a vital role in shaping the next generation of creative thinkers!

Who are we?

Serving over 220 students in grades K-12, Logos Academy is an accredited, independent school dedicated to providing transformative urban education. Located in York, one of Pennsylvania’s lowest performing public-school districts, we are committed to closing the achievement gap for students in poverty while remaining affordable through substantial scholarships. Two-thirds of our students live at or near the federal poverty line and attend Logos on generous scholarships.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has a passionate commitment to Logos' five core values and to advancing its mission, effectiveinterpersonalcommunication practices, strong writing ability, the ability to joyfully interface with and respectfully serve a diverse audience. At the school you will find welcoming and supportive co-workers and a comfortable work space. The work that you do here supports a unique and impactful learning environment and offers a deep sense of purpose and professional pride.

What the job involves

In the role of Acorn Studio (Kindergarten Readiness) Teacher , you will play a critical role in passionately and energetically inspiring young learners through creative and engaging art-based activities, fostering their curiosity, confidence, and love for learning. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and dedication that will help cultivate a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and personally.

More specifically, you will be responsible for:

Planning and implementing grade-level lessons and assessments in support of the curricular scope and sequence

• All daily lessons should be Christ-centered: helping students to recognize the beauty, wonder, order, and goodness of all things in God’s world and His story, over which Jesus Christ reigns as creator, sustainer, and savior
• At least once weekly, lessons should include integration across multiple subject areas and incorporate projects that involve the whole student (with physical activity as well as playful and creative input from the student)
• Model, demonstrate, and embody the values and goals expressed in our Portrait of a Graduate for all students throughout the school day, in and out of the classroom
• Contribute to the regular assessment and improvement of our curricular scope and sequence within one’s areas of instruction at the direction of the Lower School Principal
• Assess student progress in line with curricular benchmarks, identify remedial needs, and maintain academic records

Developing and maintaining a formative classroom environment and culture

• Classroom setup and decorations should embody the grade-level curricular content and celebrate student work in a way that is inviting, intriguing, home-like, and orderly
• Students should be clearly aware of teacher expectations and authority during every activity and transition throughout the school day and classroom culture should follow predictable rhythms of activity (moving between lively and restful)
• Implement all school policies and practices with regard to student behavior
• Maintain behavioral records for regular parent communications, student records, and any outside professional assessment of students (requested by parents and approved by the school)

Maintaining parent partnerships through a class newsletter, an annual home visit, and at least two parent-teacher-conferences per year (communicating all results to the Lower School Principal)

Maintaining regular, professional, and Christ-like communications with colleagues, office staff, and school administrators

Minimum requirements

• Passionate commitment to Logos Academy’s five core values: Christ-centered, culturally diverse, community-minded, classically educated, and collaborative family partnerships
• Commitment to advancing the mission of Logos Academy through hard work, innovation, and partnership with the fundraising department, and in good stewardship of all resources
• Effective interpersonal communication practices, integrity with confidential information, organizational skills, strong independent project management skills, and ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and flexibility
• Proficient typing and editing skills. Strong writing ability given basic guidelines.
• Ability to joyfully interface with and respectfully serve a diverse audience, including board members, staff, students, families, donors, contractors, and vendors
• Strong commitment to the Christian faith as articulated by the Apostles and Nicene Creeds as well as regular attendance, fellowship, and accountability within a community of believers
• Living to the best of one’s ability to the community rule of life outlined in the Logos Academy Employee Handbook.
• Commitment to helping Logos Academy in advancing the technology plan through personal growth and initiative.
• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education (required)
• State-level teacher certification and/ or experience teaching children (required)
• Experience teaching within a Classical Christian school and/ or expressing a willingness to be trained in Classical Christian Education (preferred)
• Experience within a culturally diverse workplace or ministry and/ or expressing a willingness to be trained in culturally responsive pedagogy (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Serving over 220 students in grades K-12, Logos Academy is an accredited, independent school dedicated to providing transformative urban education. Located in York, one of Pennsylvania’s lowest performing public-school districts, we are committed to closing the achievement gap for students in poverty while remaining affordable through substantial scholarships. Two-thirds of our students live at or near the federal poverty line and attend Logos on generous scholarships.

Company Description

Serving over 220 students in grades K-12, Logos Academy is an accredited, independent school dedicated to providing transformative urban education. Located in York, one of Pennsylvania’s lowest performing public-school districts, we are committed to closing the achievement gap for students in poverty while remaining affordable through substantial scholarships. Two-thirds of our students live at or near the federal poverty line and attend Logos on generous scholarships.

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