We are searching for a part time assistant teacher (with a possible emphasis on music) who embodies the following attributes:

• A willingness to engage in a transformative process himself or herself: to question personal beliefs and prejudices, and to critically examine his/her relationships with students;
• Warmth and kindness, firm expectations, knowledge of child development, and the conscious use of language in a school setting;
• Equipped with a growth mindset characterized by ongoing personal and professional development, while leading children to discover new capacities in themselves.
• (Special consideration) Familiarity and interest in music education
  Teaching @ Tru

The school is organized into mixed-age classes with one teacher each. To prepare candidates for an independent role in our school, we have created an apprentice position for new or experienced teachers to learn school practices and work closely with our lead teachers. The teachers collaborate to determine integrative content strands and essential questions, then implement those strands through developmentally appropriate activities with their individual classes. They communicate regularly with parents to inform them about student work and assess student progress against standard benchmarks of achievement.

Teachers participate fully in school community events and outreach programs. They also create a yearly professional development plan to support continued growth in educational theory and practice. Our program requires educators to reflect on their practice, collaborate constantly, and bring a strong personal presence to their work. Our integrative approach necessitates the development of original activities that reach across the traditional disciplines of science, literature, social studies, etc. A desire to explore, research, and teach unfamiliar topics is essential.

Benefits
Compensation: $32 – $40/hour based on skill and experience
Opportunities to apply school mission in creative ways
Highly supportive staff and parent community
Inclusive decision making process
Developmentally appropriate teaching environment

Expectations
Demonstrated interest in career growth as a teacher
Warm and approachable manner with children
Ability to write and communicate well
Strong collaboration skills
Responsiveness to the needs of a spontaneous, child-oriented environment
Personal contemplative practice encouraged

Contact
Please send a resume to work@truschool.org and include a customized cover letter describing why you would like to join the team at Tru.