Employment at Tapestry

External Job Postings for the 2013-2014 school year

Preferred Candidate Qualifications

Certifications

Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area, 7-12 Secondary English with 5-9 Middle School extension

Education

Masters degree, or higher, in applicable grades/subject area

Experience/skills 

This position is for a departmentalized ELA classroom teacher.  As a member of the 5/6 teacher team, the important responsibility of synthesizing the learning and the creation of the final product for all 5/6 learning expeditions often comes together in the ELA classroom.  Our ideal candidate for this high-leverage position, is a teacher who is committed to transforming students into thoughtful readers and effective writers.  This teacher is well read in classical literature, modern literature and can connect learning for students with current, relevant young adult titles.  This teacher also demonstrates a command for written language and models these skills for students through powerful opportunities to write for authentic audiences.    

 Additional preferred qualifications include:

Three or more years teaching in an Expeditionary Learning School preferred and in the applicable grade/subject areas.

Demonstrates successful experience using school reform models and non-traditional professional development models.

Participates as a member of a collaborative team by successfully using communication strategies and structures to overcome collaboration barriers such as time and communication styles.

Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and challenges in terms of collaboration and can demonstrate flexibility in his/her personal style to serve multiple roles in collaborative relationships/teams.

Exhibits initiative in meeting the professional challenge of meeting diverse student needs in a heterogeneous classroom.

Demonstrates awareness of and respect toward students, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of differentiation, based on data that is designed to help all students achieve higher-order thinking and learning.

Shows evidence of successfully engaging families in the educational progress of their children.  Integrates community connections into his/her current practice.

Shows evidence of being an active participant in an integrated curriculum project and can successfully describe a conceptual approach that addresses instructional goals, instructional activities, and assessment.

Shows achievement in integrating reading and math into social studies and science lessons.

Shows success in teaching through the Arts by offering students the opportunity to develop a sense of aesthetic, and to value craftsmanship and presentation. 

Demonstrates a working knowledge of assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning by showing the successful use of assessment techniques to inform instruction.

Demonstrates a willingness to regularly participate in professional development, both on and off site, and to actively integrate this learning into his/her practice and share with colleagues.   

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, application, copies of certifications, and resume to: 

Other Full Time Opportunities K-8

Positions:

Certifications

Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area

Education

Masters degree, or higher, in applicable grades/subject area

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Three or more years teaching in an Expeditionary Learning School preferred and in the applicable grade/subject areas.

Demonstrates successful experience using school reform models and non-traditional professional development models.

Participates as a member of a collaborative team by successfully using communication strategies and structures to overcome collaboration barriers such as time and communication styles.

Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and challenges in terms of collaboration and can demonstrate flexibility in his/her personal style to serve multiple roles in collaborative relationships/teams.

 Exhibits initiative in meeting the professional challenge of meeting diverse student needs in a heterogeneous classroom.

Demonstrates awareness of and respect toward students, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of differentiation, based on data that is designed to help all students achieve higher-order thinking and learning.

Shows evidence of successfully engaging families in the educational progress of their children.  Integrates community connections into his/her current practice.

Shows evidence of being an active participant in an integrated curriculum project and can successfully describe a conceptual approach that addresses instructional goals, instructional activities, and assessment.

Shows achievement in integrating reading and math into social studies and science lessons.

Shows success in teaching through the Arts by offering students the opportunity to develop a sense of aesthetic, and to value craftsmanship and presentation. 

Demonstrates a working knowledge of assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning by showing the successful use of assessment techniques to inform instruction.

Demonstrates a willingness to regularly participate in professional development, both on and off site, and to actively integrate this learning into his/her practice and share with colleagues.   

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, application, copies of certifications, and resume to: 

9-12 Internal Posting

Post Date:  06-18-13                                                  End Date: 06-30-13

Position:

Certifications

Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area

Education

Masters degree, or higher, in applicable grades/subject area

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Three or more years teaching in an Expeditionary Learning School preferred and in the applicable grade/subject areas.

Demonstrates successful experience using school reform models and non-traditional professional development models.

Participates as a member of a collaborative team by successfully using communication strategies and structures to overcome collaboration barriers such as time and communication styles.

Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and challenges in terms of collaboration and can demonstrate flexibility in his/her personal style to serve multiple roles in collaborative relationships/teams.

Exhibits initiative in meeting the professional challenge of meeting diverse student needs in a heterogeneous classroom.

Demonstrates awareness of and respect toward students, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of differentiation, based on data that is designed to help all students achieve higher-order thinking and learning.

Shows evidence of successfully engaging families in the educational progress of their children.  Integrates community connections into his/her current practice.

Shows evidence of being an active participant in an integrated curriculum project and can successfully describe a conceptual approach that addresses instructional goals, instructional activities, and assessment.

Shows achievement in integrating reading and math into social studies and science lessons.

Shows success in teaching through the Arts by offering students the opportunity to develop a sense of aesthetic, and to value craftsmanship and presentation. 

Demonstrates a working knowledge of assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning by showing the successful use of assessment techniques to inform instruction.

Demonstrates a willingness to regularly participate in professional development, both on and off site, and to actively integrate this learning into his/her practice and share with colleagues.   

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, application, copies of certifications, and resume to: 

Positions:

Certifications

Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area

Education

Masters degree, or higher, in applicable grades/subject area

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Three or more years teaching in an Expeditionary Learning School preferred and in the applicable grade/subject areas.

Demonstrates successful experience using school reform models and non-traditional professional development models.

Participates as a member of a collaborative team by successfully using communication strategies and structures to overcome collaboration barriers such as time and communication styles.

Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and challenges in terms of collaboration and can demonstrate flexibility in his/her personal style to serve multiple roles in collaborative relationships/teams.

Exhibits initiative in meeting the professional challenge of meeting diverse student needs in a heterogeneous classroom.

Demonstrates awareness of and respect toward students, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of differentiation, based on data that is designed to help all students achieve higher-order thinking and learning.

Shows evidence of successfully engaging families in the educational progress of their children.  Integrates community connections into his/her current practice.

Shows evidence of being an active participant in an integrated curriculum project and can successfully describe a conceptual approach that addresses instructional goals, instructional activities, and assessment.

Shows achievement in integrating reading and math into social studies and science lessons.

Shows success in teaching through the Arts by offering students the opportunity to develop a sense of aesthetic, and to value craftsmanship and presentation. 

Demonstrates a working knowledge of assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning by showing the successful use of assessment techniques to inform instruction.

Demonstrates a willingness to regularly participate in professional development, both on and off site, and to actively integrate this learning into his/her practice and share with colleagues. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, application, copies of certifications, and resume to: