Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Jobs

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks an exceptional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students. We are committed to excellence of mind, body, and character and to the support of students’ efforts to reach their individual potential, meet the challenges of the world, and savor life.

Dawson School Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

Professional Qualifications

• K-5 classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated classroom management skills
• Experience with the Responsive Classroom framework is preferred
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Bachelor’s Degree

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to grow and learn
• Kind, joyful, and positive demeanor
• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
• Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
• Communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with all school constituencies

Duties

• Support lead teacher
• Participate in class trips, clubs, and Winterim
• Report to Director of K-5
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School
• Actively participate in the extracurricular life of the School

The salary range for this position is $33,750 – $52,500. Compensation is commensurate with experience and relevant skills. Benefits include Medical, Dental, 401k, and generous time-off.

Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), and click on About Us at the top of the page, click on Employment, scroll to the middle of the page, click the link under JOIN OUR TEAM!, and select the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please. Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.

Dawson School Diversity Statement:

Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues –- respect, compassion, courage, and integrity — into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.