Find Your Inner Warrior

Current Openings

Rainbow Community School is a nonprofit institution that does not discriminate in admissions or hiring practices. We welcome students and staff of any race, creed, ethnic origin, or lifestyle.

6th Grade Co-Lead Teacher

Our educational curricula include student-centered learning that is project-based, meaningful, and relevant. Our holistic approach to education through our Seven Domains model integrates the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains of learning and development. 

We are seeking a Co- Lead 6th Grade teacher to focus on Math and Science Instruction. This role implements engaging multisensory learning experiences for the students in the classroom community.  The Lead Teacher creates a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the greatest opportunity for intellectual and personal growth.  This role works within a team of teachers to develop a dynamic curriculum and comprehensive Middle School experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute activities and practices that promote the RCS Seven Domain Model 
• Tailor classroom activities to the developmental needs of each child
• Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop conflict resolution skills
• Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Construct the classroom and school environment, in collaboration with the students, to foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and authenticity
• Document and discuss student’s progress with colleagues, families, counselors, students, and administrators
• Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs
• Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while implementing Positive Discipline, Transformative Justice, and Compassionate Communication
• Design and implement math and science curriculum that centers meaningful, relevant, rigorous, and diverse content and modalities for an engaged culture of learning
• Design and implement enrichment programming, such as field trips, service-learning projects, and activities that take advantage of the local community resources
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, dynamic governance circles, and school-wide meetings and events
• Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
• Experience designing and building curriculum
• A passion for working with youth in the education field
• Clear, consistent and respectful communicator
• Attentive listener
• Excellent collaborator
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• Pass state-enforced background check
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in related field or significant experience working with adolescents and teaching language arts
• Experience with Connected Math Curriculum

Compensation: 

Salary Range: $40,000-47,000 with a masters degree plus a $3,900 stipend for health insurance.  After one year of employment, an additional 2% is added annual to a 403(b) retirement fund. Tuition remission for children attending Rainbow Community School.  

Rainbow Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action School, and Living Wage Certified Institution.

Please send a resume and cover letter to:

Susie Fahrer
Executive Director and Division Head 4th-8th Grade
Rainbow Community School and Omega Middle School
susie.fahrer@rainbowlearning.org
828-258-9264

Rainbow Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action School, and Living Wage Certified Institution.