Teacher Vocational Education jobs in Castle Rock, CO

The STEAD School isn’t looking for folks satisfied with the traditional “teacher” role. InSTEAD, we are looking for culture-builders, relationship-builders, multiple-hat wearers, and those rare, passionate unicorns who embody the nobility of the teaching profession. Whether you call yourself a teacher, a Renaissance-ucator or an edu-preneur, the STEAD School is looking for “Founding Guides” who want to co-create and co-vision side-by-side in partnership with both adults and adolescents.

Position: Career and Technical Education Instructional Guide

Location: 18251 Homestead Trail, Commerce City, CO 80022

Wage: $54,600 - $74,515

Employment type: Exempt

About us: 

The STEAD School is… 

● A community of people who consider themselves stewards of their environment. Through our work and studies, we aim to address complex food, health, environmental, and energy challenges that face the state, the nation, and the planet. We are pioneers (not settlers) and adventurer-seekers building an out-of-the-box high school! You will be part of an educational movement and community that tackles education with meaning, purposeful work, interconnectedness, and heads, hearts, and hands. 

● A public, independent, 5 day-per-week charter school located in Reunion, serving a diverse demographic of students from all corners of the urban, sub-urban, rural communities of Northeastern Denver Metro, Brighton, Commerce City and greater Adams County. The STEAD School opened in 2021 with our first cohort of Founding Guides and Founding 9th grade students. We are growing next year to add our fourth-year Founding Guides and a new class of 9th grade students as our current 9th, 10th and 11th years rise into their 10th, 11th and 12th grade studies. 

● A problem-driven, project-based curricular model committed to a personalized learning philosophy where every student will reach proficiency. 

● A marriage between Science, Technology, Environment, Agriculture, and Design within a well-rounded, expansive and enriching family of creative, physical, artistic, musical, literary, and athletic pursuits. 

● A team committed to building a community that is diverse and inclusive of all humans. As a school community, we believe that diversity increases our strength. We are looking for educators who are authentic to who they are and want to share their true selves within our community. We strive to support student leaders on their journeys in becoming critical thinkers and risk takers who are prepared to disrupt systems. Our aim is to exemplify the best practices in the field of education and serve all students of our community to the best of our abilities. The STEAD School is committed to an intentional, ever-reflective, practice of diversifying our board and team. 

We are a small school with a BIG vision. Small class sizes with BIG ideas. Small on “schooling,” BIG on “learning.” 

Essential Functions: 

• Plans, develops, and delivers an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to The STEAD School’s best practices, state and school district curriculum guidelines.

• All guides are required to teach a hive (advisory) class at least once a day.

• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans in one or more academic, technical, or vocational subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Plan, organize and execute field trips and accelerator week curriculum and events.
• Meet expectations of department leads curriculum guidance
• Farm, greenhouse, and animal care related activities, including but not limited to planting, weeding, picking vegetables, feeding animals and cleaning habitats, and caring for ill or injured animals.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree is required 
• State accreditation and licensing preferred
• Masters degree highly preferred
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required.
• Already have a valid Colorado initial or professional teacher license with and added Agriculture and Natural Resources Education (grades 7-12)  Endorsement to your license by meeting the following requirements.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in agriculture or
• 24 semester hours of coursework as identified on the agriculture endorsement worksheet or
• PRAXIS 5701 (147)

• OR They would have to go through an alternative licensure program to get an initial or professional license; then, they can add the Agriculture and Natural Resource Education (grade 7-12) endorsement.  

Experience: 

• Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to maintain positivity and professionalism
• Thorough understanding of the pedagogy and best practices of education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of animal, plant, food and environmental sciences

Benefits and Intangibles:

We offer medical, dental, life insurance, employee assistance program, wellness benefit, 401k with up to 5% match, as well as employee paid accident, pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal shield and an Oakwood Homes new home discount.

The Process:

As applications are submitted, the STEAD hiring team reads through applicants to determine completion of application and if the candidate meets the general requirements of the position 

If a candidate has submitted a completed application and meets the general requirements of the position, the candidate is then invited to go through the interview process. Candidates are invited at each step of the process to move on to the next step based on the results of the prior step and fit. Here is a general outline of the process: 

a. Round One: An interview with the STEAD hiring team 

b. Round Two: Reference Checks and Mindset Survey 

c. Round Three: Panel Interviews with Students and Adult Community Members 

d. Round Four: Candidate is invited to cross-Interview The STEAD Team 

e. Round Five: Offers to Join Founding Team (pending background check clearance)

Diversity Statement:

The STEAD School team is committed to building a community that is diverse and inclusive of all humans. As a school community, we recognize that not all students who attend a public school have access to high quality learning opportunities.  We also recognize that inequities across systems have historically disproportionately left minority communities behind.  In order to disrupt systemic inequities, we strive to support student leaders on their journeys in becoming critical thinkers and risk takers who are prepared to disrupt systems.

EEO Statement:

The STEAD School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age over 40, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other status or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Principal is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment in employment.

At Minga Education Group, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law is not allowed.

If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resource Director at 719-648-0800.