The vision for The Oak School is to bring an attuned, respectful, warm, nurturing, open, and intelligent environment for the holistic growth of children everywhere. Become part of a movement in growing happy, confident, resilient, integrated, and adaptable humans. We envision our graduates growing up to competently and lovingly tackle our biggest global issues with compassion and intelligence.
The Oak School’s ideal founding teachers are individuals who have unparalleled passion for whole child education and are passionate about kids, individualized curriculum, and alternative education. They are well rounded, have and pursue passions outside the classroom, and have a personal self-growth practice. They are also creative, fun, organized, lifelong learners, outdoors enthusiasts, and want to contribute to the foundations of a new school.
The Whole Environment Educational Philosophy is inspired by indigenous cultures and science alike. It expands on foundational aspects of holism and melds the best of both worlds–much like the integrated individuals it seeks to nurture. Read more about our philosophy here: www.theoakschool.org
Location: West Denver, Colorado
Minimum Education:
Licensed elementary school teacher For pre-K teacher: licensed early childhood educator or meets those specific criteria in the state of CO; Waldorf, Pikler, and/or RIE teaching experience and/or training; will consider Montessori training as well.
Beneficial Experience Preferred: Masters degree 5 – 20 years experience working with kids Teaching mixed aged groups Success with creating individualized curriculum plans Curriculum and/or new teacher coaching experience
Ideal candidate’s values include:
– Demonstrates willingness to learn and implement the Whole Environment Educational Philosophy – Commitment to the whole child – Actively committed to personal self-growth and practice self-compassion – Team player — communication style is fluid and direct with colleagues and parents – Recognizes the talents, ideas, and strengths of others and invites their contributions – Familiar with a variety of alternative education modalities, early childhood programing and extra curricular activities – Values integrity and openness, honest and authentic communication – Active listener with intent to understand, is curious, open and takes in another’s story, as well as takes a deep interest in the people around them – Takes time to engage with their creative process, try new things, and learn from mistakes. – Well attuned to peers and children, has an innovative approach to learning and teaching, self-motivated. – Has a creative practice – Regularly spends time in nature and understands the benefits that come from doing so.
Position Details
– small class sizes (10-12 students), plus an aid – unique and specialized emotional support for teachers including weekly flex time for emotional health, personalized coaching, and staff training/tools on holistic health and living practices for both in the classroom and outside. – a supportive community of staff, children and families – a chance to help build a school from the ground up – autonomy in your classroom to bring your passion of teaching and children to life – open, individualized, project based curriculum – Our vision of supporting teachers includes yearly salary increases to be competitive and eventually exceed public school salaries for both staff and teachers. We want our teachers to be able to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to triciamartinowen@gmail.com. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!
