International School of Denver
Middle Years Programme (MYP) - Music Teacher - Long Term Sub
International School of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Middle Years Programme (MYP) - Music Teacher - Long Term Sub
Department:
Middle School
Supervisor:
Division Director
Visa Eligibility:
NOT ELIGIBLE
International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is an International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.
Job Title:
Teacher
FTE/ Benefits Status:
Full Time - Benefited
Location and Schedule:
Based in Denver, CO. Expected work hours 7:45am-3:45pm, Monday to Friday; some hours outside this window may be required. This job does not have remote work flexibility.
Position Summary ISDenver teachers provide subject guidance to any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met – personal, social, emotional, and academic.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assume responsibility as the subject area teacher and/or as a co-teacher for one or more classes of assigned students, promoting the general progress and well being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met – personal, social, emotional, and academic.
Plan, prepare and teach high quality lessons following course objectives and outlines for course of study in line with current best practice, taking into account the international dimension of the school population and the ISDenver Learning Principles and curriculum guidelines, including DEIB-based Social and Emotional curriculum.
Challenge and inspire students by matching learning to the individual educational needs and learning styles of students in the classes or groups assigned.
Record student progress and attainment, giving timely, constructive, and developmentally appropriate oral and written feedback as outlined in ISDenver policies.
Maintain good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their health and safety whenever they are authorized to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorized school activities elsewhere. Ensure an organized, supportive, and stimulating high-quality learning environment at all times.
Carry out all administrative and organizational tasks as required, including attendance records and supervision of students, following timings and ensuring that there is always a prompt start and end to lessons and recess times and that school policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Actively promote positive professional partnerships between home and school by providing frequent and timely communication on classroom activities and guidance and advice to parents on educational and social/emotional matters, discussing academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements throughout the year.
Manage and maintain the classroom in compliance with requirements of government regulations and ISDenver safety policies and procedures.
Lead class field trips, overnight trips, and/or other out-of-classroom experiences according to school policies and procedures.
Participate fully in supervision duties (lunch/recess/etc.), staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various co-curricular, extra-curricular and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation.
Collaborate within and across academic departments and programs to ensure high standards of learning and teaching across the curriculum, support learners, and promote successful transition for all students.
Work with assigned Teaching Assistant(s) as appropriate to support student learning during the school day.
Participate in the ISDenver Growth and Evaluation Process and in school-sponsored Professional Development to stay current with best practice and support the School Strategic Plan.
Share best practice with colleagues through opportunities such as team or co-teaching, peer observations, modeling and assisting with PD workshops.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in education/appropriate field (required)
Recognized teaching credentials (e.g., CO State License) (preferred)
Two years experience teaching the subject(s) in ECE, Elementary, or Middle School as appropriate (preferred, required for J1 visa sponsorship)
English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required) – Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (CEFR) or equivalent such as TOEFL or IELTS
Native in the target teaching language (Spanish/French/Chinese) with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
Knowledge of and proficiency in age-appropriate teaching methods (required)
Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)
Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed
Analytical and problem solving skills and sound judgment
Engagement with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities
Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and ISDenver curriculum
Collaborative, team-oriented, globally-minded, innovative, and compassionate
Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
Commitment to DEIB practices in the classroom and school community
Lived experience in multicultural settings and international work experience, with respect for all cultures
Physical Demands
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk or hear; may bend, stoop or kneel as required
Benefits
Generous Time Off including various breaks and summer schedule; FTO provisions as applicable
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with school contribution
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
Supplemental insurance; 401k with employer contribution
Tuition remission and discounts for children enrolled at ISDenver
Relocation allowance (if applicable) and J-1 visa sponsorship
Free daily lunch and professional development opportunities
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
And more
Interviews Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted; ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.
Equal Opportunity ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized communities to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.
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Middle School
Supervisor:
Division Director
Visa Eligibility:
NOT ELIGIBLE
International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is an International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.
Job Title:
Teacher
FTE/ Benefits Status:
Full Time - Benefited
Location and Schedule:
Based in Denver, CO. Expected work hours 7:45am-3:45pm, Monday to Friday; some hours outside this window may be required. This job does not have remote work flexibility.
Position Summary ISDenver teachers provide subject guidance to any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met – personal, social, emotional, and academic.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assume responsibility as the subject area teacher and/or as a co-teacher for one or more classes of assigned students, promoting the general progress and well being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met – personal, social, emotional, and academic.
Plan, prepare and teach high quality lessons following course objectives and outlines for course of study in line with current best practice, taking into account the international dimension of the school population and the ISDenver Learning Principles and curriculum guidelines, including DEIB-based Social and Emotional curriculum.
Challenge and inspire students by matching learning to the individual educational needs and learning styles of students in the classes or groups assigned.
Record student progress and attainment, giving timely, constructive, and developmentally appropriate oral and written feedback as outlined in ISDenver policies.
Maintain good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their health and safety whenever they are authorized to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorized school activities elsewhere. Ensure an organized, supportive, and stimulating high-quality learning environment at all times.
Carry out all administrative and organizational tasks as required, including attendance records and supervision of students, following timings and ensuring that there is always a prompt start and end to lessons and recess times and that school policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Actively promote positive professional partnerships between home and school by providing frequent and timely communication on classroom activities and guidance and advice to parents on educational and social/emotional matters, discussing academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements throughout the year.
Manage and maintain the classroom in compliance with requirements of government regulations and ISDenver safety policies and procedures.
Lead class field trips, overnight trips, and/or other out-of-classroom experiences according to school policies and procedures.
Participate fully in supervision duties (lunch/recess/etc.), staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various co-curricular, extra-curricular and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation.
Collaborate within and across academic departments and programs to ensure high standards of learning and teaching across the curriculum, support learners, and promote successful transition for all students.
Work with assigned Teaching Assistant(s) as appropriate to support student learning during the school day.
Participate in the ISDenver Growth and Evaluation Process and in school-sponsored Professional Development to stay current with best practice and support the School Strategic Plan.
Share best practice with colleagues through opportunities such as team or co-teaching, peer observations, modeling and assisting with PD workshops.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in education/appropriate field (required)
Recognized teaching credentials (e.g., CO State License) (preferred)
Two years experience teaching the subject(s) in ECE, Elementary, or Middle School as appropriate (preferred, required for J1 visa sponsorship)
English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required) – Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (CEFR) or equivalent such as TOEFL or IELTS
Native in the target teaching language (Spanish/French/Chinese) with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
Knowledge of and proficiency in age-appropriate teaching methods (required)
Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)
Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed
Analytical and problem solving skills and sound judgment
Engagement with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities
Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and ISDenver curriculum
Collaborative, team-oriented, globally-minded, innovative, and compassionate
Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
Commitment to DEIB practices in the classroom and school community
Lived experience in multicultural settings and international work experience, with respect for all cultures
Physical Demands
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk or hear; may bend, stoop or kneel as required
Benefits
Generous Time Off including various breaks and summer schedule; FTO provisions as applicable
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with school contribution
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
Supplemental insurance; 401k with employer contribution
Tuition remission and discounts for children enrolled at ISDenver
Relocation allowance (if applicable) and J-1 visa sponsorship
Free daily lunch and professional development opportunities
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
And more
Interviews Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted; ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.
Equal Opportunity ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized communities to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.
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