5th Grade Teacher at Chrysalis Charter School

About the Employer

Chrysalis is a free public charter school sponsored by the Shasta County Board of Education serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. There is no tuition or discrimination. Our school is intentionally small so that we might really and truly know each and every student and help their individual light shine brightly. We study science as a core subject, use the outdoors as our classroom on Fridays, go camping twice a year as a community, and much, much more. Many are attracted to our school for other reasons such as our emphasis on deep, conceptual understanding or because of the kindness of our community.

Job Summary

Job Summary

About Us: At Chrysalis Charter School, we believe in encouraging the light within each student to shine brighter. As a teacher-powered school, Chrysalis is organized as a teachers’ co-op that runs the school. We work together in a collaborative leadership model to achieve our mission. A significant focus of the school is science and nature; we dedicate time to exploring the larger world beyond the classroom, like rafting down the Sacramento River and taking two camping trips a year. We also pride ourselves on the kind, supportive, close-knit community we cultivate. As a result, we attract passionate educators who contribute to a special atmosphere, felt the moment you step onto our campus. To learn more, visit our website. What You Will Do: As a Chrysalis teacher, you'll craft all day to day interactions for a self-contained 5th grade class alongside an exceptional team. With class sizes capped at 25 students. Specific duties include: Embodying our mission in all aspects of your work Creating an environment conducive to deep conceptual understanding Empowering students to influence their learning through responsive teaching Cultivating a kind environment by fostering trust and respect and teaching social skills Strengthening the Chrysalis community through close relationships with students, parents, teachers, and staff Integrating the science and nature focus daily through classes, weekly field studies, and camping/rafting trips Sharing your passions with students through curriculum Contributing to all school events and projects focused on community building and inclusion. What You Bring: We're seeking an amazing individual who is inspired by our mission and can integrate into our community. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about nurturing students' growth, can design engaging educational programs with a strong science emphasis, and excel in communication and collaboration. Experience in outdoor or environmental science education is highly v

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