Website Epiphany School
Position Description:
Epiphany School is seeking a dynamic and passionate Exploration Lab Specialist Teacher to join our specialist team for one academic year beginning in August 2024. This position will create and implement engaging curriculum across upper division grade levels (3rd – 5th) and work with our pre-kindergarten students on early childhood creative play. This role is responsible for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. As an enrichment teacher, this role plays a pivotal role in expanding students’ knowledge beyond the traditional classroom setting through project-based learning, exploration activities, game theory, and logic puzzles.
The individual who will be successful in this role will uphold Epiphany School values, bring a growth mindset with a wide range of knowledge and experience in designing and delivering enriching lessons that encourage students to explore, experiment, and express ideas, and contribute to strong and positive collaboration within a team.
This is a part-time, exempt, academic one-year position, reporting to the Upper Division Head.
Work Schedule:
Epiphany School operates on a 6-day color cycle. This role would work on orange, green, and purple days from 8:00am – 4:00pm during the academic year, with a start of August 22, 2024, and an end of June 17th, 2025. When a work day lands on a Wednesday, this role will work until 5:00pm to attend all staff and/or faculty meetings when required.
Primary Exploration Lab Specialist Teacher Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver enriching lessons and activities that align with the school’s curriculum objectives and educational standards.
- Integrate project-based learning techniques to encourage hands-on exploration and deepen students’ understanding of core concepts.
- Incorporate game theory principles and logic puzzles into lessons to promote problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to complement and enhance core curriculum lessons with enrichment activities.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support individual growth and development.
- Organize and supervise enrichment projects, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding student achievements, challenges, and overall progress.
Expectations For All Teachers at Epiphany School:
- Create a learning environment based on Epiphany School’s three Cs and three Rs: curiosity, confidence, courage, respect, resourcefulness, and responsibility.
- Use Responsive Classroom approach as a framework for working with students
- Implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds and learning differences
- Assess student progress and maintain effective record keeping procedures
- Attend grade-level and faculty meetings as scheduled
- Provide recess supervision as scheduled
- Participate in the school community, including professional learning, service learning, and community events
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Teaching certificate and endorsement in elementary education.
- A minimum of 5+ years of elementary or middle school classroom teaching experience
- Strong understanding of project-based learning methodologies, game theory, and logic puzzles.
- Commitment to school mission, vision, and values and to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Enthusiasm for exploring new teaching strategies and integrating technology into the classroom.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing innovative and engaging educational programs.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to handle competing priorities and maintain professionalism, attention to detail, and process improvement strategies in a creative and changing environment
- Excellent oral, written, and presentational skills in the English language; fluency in additional languages a plus
- Computer savvy in Windows environment, including MSFT Suite programs
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification (not required at time of application – new hires will have time to complete if needed)
Compensation & Benefits:
The pro-rated part-time salary rate range for this role is between $34,377 and $61,430 based on years of experience, education, and professional development credits according to our school’s Faculty Compensation System pay scale. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors and will ask the intended hire for documentation to verify the correct pay lane and step.
While this role is not eligible to receive the full benefits package, these benefits are still included:
- Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee assistance program and long-term disability coverage
- Optional 403(b) retirement plan for employee contribution
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal and sick leave, pro-rated to 0.5 FTE amount
- Professional development funding
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our Employee Portal. The priority review deadline for applications will be August 1, 2024, but applications will be received until the position is filled.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Sates and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Final offers will be contingent on the successful completion of a background, education, and employment check.
About Epiphany School:
Epiphany School is a non-parochial, independent elementary school serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school mission is to challenge and support all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment. We strive to inspire every child to discover meaning and purpose in a life of learning and actively cultivate an awareness and respect for diversity in all forms. We aim to create a positive, joyful, and inclusive community by embracing the following values:
Respect: We encourage empathy through the strength of our differences, awareness of our global surroundings, and adherence to high standards of conduct.
Responsibility: We build integrity and trust by understanding our choices and owning our actions.
Resourcefulness: We foster resilience and expect all to search and find, to fail and learn, to risk and succeed in a changing world.
With over 260 students, Epiphany School is large enough to offer a broad spectrum of educational opportunities and small enough to maintain a close-knit community. The beautiful, historic campus is located in a quiet setting in central Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood.
Epiphany School’s Commitment to Diversity:
Epiphany School promotes and cultivates a diverse community as essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy, and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society.
Epiphany School is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principle of equal access and opportunity in education and employment and full participation for persons with disabilities in all its programs and services.
Epiphany School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, physical, mental, or sensory disability, military status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Epiphany School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@epiphanyschool.org.
