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Elementary Teacher

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

$54,086/year with benefits

Monday-Friday

Ignacio, CO. 81137

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POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional teaching position with the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA). An employee in this position uses the Montessori philosophy to provide Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students with a developmentally appropriate learning environment meeting the physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs of the child. This position is responsible to communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child’s progress in each domain area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Expands the child’s ability to learn and grow in his/her environment by planning a safe and healthy environment and preparing environments that are appropriate for children supporting the educational and personal growth of the child.

1. Assists child to develop the ability to effectively process feelings and work cooperatively with others, by working on those skills necessary to cope with present and future circumstances.

1. Provides appropriate stimulation by developing materials and activities that promote gross motor, fine motor, language, Ute language and culture, social/emotional, and intellectual development of the child.

1. Provides experiences that create an atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement, fostering the development of a positive self-concept, supporting the child’s individual strengths.

1. Follows through with educational& behavioral strategies developed by the child study team by integrating them into student’s daily routine.

1. Attends and gathers on-going education in addition to SUIMA in-services.

1. Respects the use and care of materials and equipment; keeps materials and supplies well organized to present an attractive, orderly, safe, and inviting classroom.

1. Supports the philosophy and goals of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy.

1. Communicates with parents/guardians to encourage positive interactions between home and school.

1. Supports the integral role the parent/guardian plays in their child’s overall educational success.

1. Maintains daily attendance, meal records, individual student records, and other data requested by the supervisor.

1. Gathers and maintains individual and classroom data for documentation, evaluation, planning, and individual assessment as directed by the principal or supervisor

1. Posts a daily classroom schedule, and maintains individual daily lesson plans for each child, and also provides a monthly lesson plan for the principal.

1. Conducts a minimum of two parent/teacher conferences per year for each assigned child.

1. Relates positively with co-guides, assistants, supervisors, co-workers, Tribal employees, children, families, and the public.

1. Shares the responsibility of all requirements regarding the education and care of the children with co-guide.

1. Attends all meetings, in-services, and trainings as required.

1. Represents the Tribe and school in a professional manner.

1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Because of educational qualifications, may be assigned to other levels based on enrollment and/or staffing needs of SUIMA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have BA/BS in Elementary Education or related field.

Must have a current State-issued teaching license.

Must have experience working with Native American children.

Must have computer experience and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must be Montessori certified at the level of the teaching assignment or obtain certification within 2 years of hire.

Must have and maintain a current Infant/child/adult CPR and First Aid certificate or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Must pass a thorough background check including Criminal History, fingerprint check, and pre-employment drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in Elementary Education in the content area specific to the teaching assignment.

Current State-issued teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education

MA degree in Education in the content area specific to the teaching assignment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license for state of residency and insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.

TERO preference.

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