Poulsbo - Part-Time Math Teacher Opening

Outstanding Elementary Educator Sought

Posted July 1st, 2009
Positions begins: 2009-10 school year
Part-time Math Teacher – Grades 5 & 6

Silverwood School “Where Children are Challenged and Cherished” near Poulsbo is seeking a creative, team-oriented, teacher who love children and value experiential learning. This math teacher will be part of a core team with specialists teaching Spanish, art, P.E., gardening/ecology, and
music. Silverwood is one of three schools in Washington to use Singapore Math as our base curriculum.

Our program is highlighted by frequent field trips, long-term projects, service learning in the community, active inquiry, and students who function independently and in grade-level and cross-grade teams. Silverwood students represent a range of skills and abilities and our curriculum is designed to stimulate all our kids. Silverwood families likewise represent the diversity of our community but are alike in their dedication to a loving and challenging education for their children. Families are required to perform a minimum of 12 hours of service to the school, though most families far exceed that number.

The assignment for our new team member will be developed depending on the skills and interests he or she brings to the job.

Crucial Candidate attributes:

1. Love of children
2. Excitement about learning
3. Flexibility
4. Willingness to teach in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments
5. Curriculum design experience
6. Desire to work cooperatively in a team to teach and integrate curriculum
7. Love of math and science

Desirable Candidate attributes:

1. A Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
2. Washington State Teacher Certification
3. Montessori Certification and/or experience
4. Leadership experience or ability
5. Experience teaching to a wide range of abilities, included the gifted.
6. Technology skills

Silverwood School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, in employment or in the administration of its educational program, admissions policies, financial aid program, or other school-administered programs.

Process:
Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and application form by email to office@silverwoodschool.org or by mail to

14000 Central Valley Rd. NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370

If you have questions you may contact Susan Radtke, Head of School, at susan@silverwoodschool.org or by calling the school office at 360 697-7526.

Finalists will visit Silverwood to meet the faculty and representatives of the whole school community.