Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning Hiring for Elementary Teacher Job at Colorado Springs, CO Full Time

Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning (PPSEL) is searching for Elementary Teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, strong collaborative skills and a desire to work for the benefit of each child in a unique way. PPSEL is a cutting-edge school with highly engaged classrooms. We are looking for teachers who want to implement new strategies and ideas.

Why Teach at PPSEL? EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) schools organize their curriculum around multidisciplinary, integrated learning expeditions. The PPSEL faculty enjoy a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in all aspects of the school program including working with students as individuals; developing curriculum from standards; leading students on engaging fieldwork and service learning; experiential methods of learning in environments inside and outside the classroom; collaborating with entire staff; and engaging in professional development.

Teaching Positions at the PPSEL: Preferred Attributes

PPSEL prefers candidates with the following qualifications:

• Appreciation for each student, co-worker and parent/guardian as an individual
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and spontaneous
• Willingness to PPSEL’s progressive, constructivist, project-based educational philosophy which includes creation of curriculum aligned to standards.
• Understands how to pinpoint each student’s strengths and weaknesses and then apply differential instructional practices to meet the diverse learning needs of each student
• Strong desire to teach in a demanding, cutting-edge program in which all aspects of school life are open for discussion, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Sense of humor
• Deep and abiding sense of inquiry’

‘Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $39,884.00 – $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: One location