K- Independent Preparatory School Hiring for Upper School Teacher Full Time

School Overview Grandview Preparatory School (GPS), located just a mile from the ocean in Boca Raton,
Florida, is an innovative community dedicated to the personal learning journey. Grandview enrolls students in grades EC-12 and offers dynamic programming centered on inquiry and well-being.

Mission Statement

• Grandview Preparatory School is a small, diverse community committed to the philosophy that education is

a personal endeavor. Grandview pairs timeless ethics with modern thought and personal attention with global consciousness while preparing students for college and life beyond.

Job Overview Successful applicants should possess a strong understanding of student-centered, engaged learning that focuses on quality student-created deliverables that are meaningful to the student. Ideal candidates understand how to cultivate an environment of curiosity, inquiry, choice, and high standards of excellence with an emphasis on durable and transferable skills.

Responsibilities Aligned with Grandview Preparatory School’s 5C’s- community, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and character

● Design curriculum that is experiential centered around real world connections beyond the classroom
● Create and facilitate powerful, interdisciplinary student learning experiences to achieve ambitious learning outcomes
● Formulate data informed instruction and assessment
● Create academic personalization and skills assessment
● Develop regular field work/opportunities with a culminating peak experience in spring term
● Teach full time as a master teacher across different grade levels
● Mentor and inspire students and colleagues
● Become a meaningful contributor to a creative learning community
● Foster relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
● Be an actively engaged member of the school community and represent Grandview Preparatory

School in the larger community in a positive manner
Qualifications

● Advanced degrees preferred, master’s degree or higher required
● Extensive experience (minimum of 5 years), particularly with academic personalization and skills assessment, desired
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Self starter with the ability to work independently while actively collaborating in the school community
● Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
● Evidence of ongoing professional development

Benefits
● Starting annual salary of $75,000, with additional compensation potential commensurate with experience and skills
● Other benefits include medical, dental, retirement match, and daily lunch

● Assistance with relocation
● On-site and flex work: on-site during the school year, flex schedule when students are not on campus or when working on special projects
● Travel: As Grandview develops its global and local study experiences, faculty who design units with culminating experiences will have the opportunity to extend their experience either before or after the student experience with lodging and airfare paid for by the school.

Process:
● Include a statement of educational philosophy, resume, and cover letter
● Include a sample research-based unit plan, primary emphasis on durable and transferable skills
● For top candidates, a tour of the campus and an interview
● Demo lesson with students

Contact: Candidates submit documents via email to Laurie Houghton

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boca Raton, FL 33431: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location