Position Description:
We are seeking a self starter, interested in working to develop and implement a fun, active, standards based PE curriculum for students K-8. The ideal candidate will enjoy getting kids outdoors, rain or shine, for fun and physical engagement. This position also guides children to practice social-emotional skills such as conflict resolution and self-management. Finally, we are looking at someone who is interested in developing a robust Health curriculum in partnership with administrators
Mission of The Cottonwood School:
To provide a creative learning environment where students develop a sense of place and become stewards of the natural world and active citizens within our community.
Our Philosophy:
The Cottonwood School was founded on the principles of place-based education. We value and implement five supporting strategies to realize our place-based mission:
-We conduct frequent and relevant fieldwork;
-We build project-based learning into much of our central curriculum;
-We create community partnerships with local organizations, businesses and agencies who often serve as authentic
audiences for our projects;
-We teach about our environment and train our students to be citizen scientists;
-We teach about civics and our local history and train our students to be active citizens.
Cottonwood is dedicated to to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, to that end we are seeking educators with a commitment to:
-Racial equity, with experience in racially diverse settings or working with diverse communities.
-Deep understanding the culture, history and current disparities that certain communities of students may face more
broadly in society and within the school.
-Demonstrated success at working effectively in a collaborative team environment, with skills in promoting inclusion and
cultural responsiveness.
-Skilled in assessing all areas of one’s sphere of influence for cultural responsiveness, and with concrete ideas and
experiences in improving conditions for students, families, and staff of color.
-Experience in collaborating with community partners to identify shortcoming in the organization and in building
partnerships to improve outcomes.
-Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. The organization is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive
environment.
-Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to
strengthen such capacity if hired.