Description
"There is more in you than you think." Kurt Hahn
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a quality holistic education to all students by providing opportunities for them to be active, knowledgeable, creative, and conscientious individuals. GreenWood inspires a healthy balance in life through healthy eating habits, exercise, personal discovery, service learning, and environmental stewardship.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
GreenWood is the first school in Utah to focus on holistic education. GreenWood is a free public charter school serving grades K-8. GreenWood was chartered to educate students, engage parents and connect with our community to support a culture of healthy habits for our students to grow academically. From our mindfulness practices, to our school traditions, to our HEALTH Values, to our procedures and expectations, we ask that parents and families be knowledgeable and involved in the overall aim and mission of our school.
WHAT IS EL EDUCATION?
EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) is a national school transformation organization operating in 165 schools in 30 states and reaching over 45,000 students. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and project-based approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn, engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort, and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Everything that we do at GreenWood Charter School is intended to meet the needs of students in their early elementary years. You must have the ability to develop meaningful connections with students, have strong classroom management skills, and have the skills to create classroom culture in which individuals are valued for what they bring to the group.
You Have:
Strong evidence of implementing effective instructional practices that increase student learning Proven ability to contribute to a high-performing team, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively informally and formally with individuals and families of diverse make-up, cultures and communities A commitment to and thirst for continuously improving teaching and school culture through rigorous coaching and professional development A passion for deeper learning that aligns with the core principles of EL Education A Utah teaching certificate in Elementary Education As part of a team you will:
Develop, document, and evaluate curriculum aligned with GreenWood Charter School learning expeditions and curriculum maps Maintain effective instructional practices-utilized to make learning come alive, ensure that all students participate, and use data to modify instruction to ensure differentiated learning Commit to character education fostered through challenging academic work, service, and whole child learning