Teacher Collaborator- Science

Portland, Oregon

Employer: Urban League of Portland

Industry: Education; Nonprofit

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full-Time

Overall Responsibilities:

Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission:

To eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders;

Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions:
- respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community
Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction
- Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative,
- Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationships and service to others,
- A multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society,
- Children must be supported in the context of their families;

Support multicultural practice and inquiry-based approaches that are:

Actively anti-racist - confronting bias in all of its forms,
Education for social justice - acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future,
Pervasive- Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization,
Personal -Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being,
Critical Pedagogy- Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions,
Empowering- Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views,
Helping children think deeply about themselves and others.

Core Position Responsibilities:

Create a learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity;
Collaborate with instructional staff to design and implement Culturally Responsive Science-based lessons for all students using Next Generation Science Standards learning in the classroom, the school garden, and surrounding neighborhood.
Plan, organize and supervise field trips grades 3-5, (both local and overnight trips) as needed with partners.
Collaborate with instructional staff to schedule lessons serving all KairosPDX students
Design and implement project-based and service-learning lessons for Community Action Sessions CAS and classroom
Collaborate with community partners to support service-learning projects for CAS and classroom
Organize all things related to the school garden and green spaces i.e work parties, gatherings, etc.
Coordinate with SUN to develop KairosPDX weekly community gardening days with the aim for KairosPDX families to invest in garden plots, beds, etc.
Create experiences with professionals of color to support sustainability and climate justice for students and families.
Create a learning environment designed to develop independent learners with positive racial, cultural, and academic identities around sustainability.
Integrate environmental issues, wellness, and garden activities into the science curriculum.
Oversee Wellness Committee and support all activities under the wellness committee.
Develop waste prevention practices, including recycling and food waste reduction at KairosPDX.
Collaborate with the Nutrition Manager to offer cafeteria tastings and support local procurement.
Collaborate with the Nutrition Manager to support healthy food habits and farm-to-table style meals at KairosPDX.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to establish student wellness opportunities and outdoor/ therapeutic interventions for students.
Oversee and plan all garden activities and garden Ambassadors.
Provide direct student support as need:
- Supervise students during recess and other non-instructional times
- Substitute in classroom teacher
- Administer attendance and student medication
- Coordinate, facilitate and/or support the proctoring of formal school wide assessments including Kindergarten readiness, NWEA and SBAC
Support the practice and implementation of skills/strategies presented in classroom presentations, school-wide training and/or outside agency presentations/trainings
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, be assigned with or without notice.

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration;
Participate in professional development (meeting, training and/or workshops) to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall;
Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events:
- Work hours may include evening and weekend activities as needed;
Perform other related duties as needed.

Teacher Qualifications:

Valid TSPC license for the grade level(s) taught
Documentation of "Highly Qualified Teacher Status" under the No Child Left Behind Act
Bachelor's Degree; Master's, preferred
Enrollment in Oregon's Criminal Background Registry through the Office of Child Care (cost paid by applicant).
Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom
At least three to five years of experience preferred
At least one or two years relevant experience working with children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
Previous experience as a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators, preferred
Training in early education and/or human development, preferred
Experience working with children ages 3 to 11, preferred
Training and/or experience with at least one special population such as special needs children, Talented and Gifted children, and/or English Language Learners, preferred
Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through equitable decision-making and effective problem solving
Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture
Open to learning and practicing a constructivist approach to teaching and learning
Commitment to culturally relevant practices
Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration
Share KairosPDX's stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families
Possess a passion for helping each child reach his or her social, emotional and academic potential including a commitment to differentiated instruction and ongoing assessment
Current Food Handlers Card and CPR First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant)
Ability to pass a criminal background check

Created: 2024-09-08

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Country: United States

State: Oregon

City: Portland

ZIP: 97227