Reggio Emilia Homeschool Group Guide

About us

We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

Kaleidoscope Community School is a community of professional educators, parents, and students who believe school should be a fun, safe, and rigorous educational experience that prepares children to be the leaders, innovators, and influencers of their generation. Through the discipline of science, art, and nature, we use a project-based learning approach to nurture each student’s learning journey. We facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences throughout the core content areas. We focus on individualized learning. We plan projects and activities with the student’s interests in mind to differentiate instructional experiences. This allows us to engage all learning styles. Our teachers have the autonomy to increase rigor for students with higher capacity or offer remediation to encourage mastery of standards.

We are seeking a passionate teacher to join the talented, dynamic staff at our North East Salem location. We provide extensive opportunities for staff development (professional, emotional, and physical) and profoundly respect the ever-evolving art of teaching and learning. We are excited to mentor, learn from, and partner with like-minded professionals who have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate:

• intentional teaching practices that are grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach
• an eagerness for project-based learning that is child-led
• a commitment to integrating Common Core academic standards into our progressive curriculum
• a working knowledge of positive discipline and emotionally responsive strategies
• the ability to set high standards with an equally strong love for working with children
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Previous teaching and/or homeschooling preferred.
• State of Oregon licensing requirements to meet the teacher qualified requirements:

Completion of 20 credits (semesters) or 30 credits (quarters) of college level training in Early Childhood, Child Dev, Elementary Ed, or Special Ed. OR a one year nationally recognized credential . OR one year of qualifying teaching in a certified center OR 10 credits (semester) or 15 credits (quarters) AND six months qualifying teaching experience in a certified center. OR Documentation of attaining at least Step 8 in the Oregon Registry. PLUS: Current CPR/1st aid, food handlers card, central registry enrollment (CBR)Other required courses must be completed during the first 30 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Physical Education
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97317: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21