Description
Entheos Academy is a Service Learning, Expeditionary Learning charter school with 2, K-8 campuses located on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley (Magna and Kearns). Our experiential and collaborative approach to education stands out among others due to our unique: DISCOVERY PROGRAM ADVENTURE PROGRAM SERVICE LEARNING FOCUS PARTNERSHIPS WITH UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY AND 4H
Become part of our team and experience: - Being part of a community that holds character education, especially service learning close to heart and integrates it through all aspects of education. - Freedom to be creative in curriculum and lesson design through the Expeditionary Learning model of education. - Administrative and financial encouragement and support for innovative hands-on and inquiry based projects. - Opportunities and full support for taking students off-campus fieldwork. - Para support in every elementary classroom. - Excellent mentoring for new teachers, including our own APPEL program for those who are pursuing an alternative path to licensing.
In addition you can expect: - Competitive pay. - Great benefits, including excellent medical and dental insurance, 401K, and free mental health support for employees and family members. - Opportunities to participate in off-campus, fully funded professional development conferences and institutes. - Opportunities for additional compensation through teaching evening classes at Entheos with partner organizations.
We are seeking Elementary Teachers to join our Magna Crew for the upcoming school year.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Understand and become fully committed to the Entheos Charter, Mission, and Values. * Assume responsibility for fully implementing our experiential, project-based model of education while covering state core standards in a high performing charter school. * Intentionally build a school culture that evidences high expectations for service, excellence, and leadership. * Model a commitment to on-going professional development by participating fully in off-site conferences, institutes, summits, regional programming, and Expeditionary Learning trainings. * Motivate, effectively manage, and inspire students. * Implement effective instructional practices and use of data to drive instruction. * Align the use of time, talents, and material to the school's mission.