Summer 2013 Kindergarten Teacher

As part of the expansion and growth of its successful summer school program, Broomfield Academy has an opening for a a full-time kindergarten teacher for the 2013 summer session, which runs June 3-August 2, 2013. The ideal candidate would have strong teaching skills and elementary or preschool teaching experience as well as:

• Experience working with children, instructing and/or teaching in an elementary school or preschool environment and loves children.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with team
• A positive attitude, creative and dynamic. Has the ability and interest to work with advanced or academically accelerated students.
• Strong writing, speaking, and organizational skills
• Understanding of gifted development
• Ability to differentiate instruction and to work students who have a variety of learning styles and abilities

This is a summer teaching position in our summer preparatory program (see http://www.broomfieldacademy.com/code/summerfun.php for more information on this program). Class sizes are small, with fewer than 15 students. While the summer focus is advanced academic skills, there are weekly field trips and lots of summer activities, including swimming and outdoor activities.

Resumes from highly qualified applicants should be directed to the Principal via (click here for the employment email address). Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Broomfield Academy website prior to applying. Interested candidates should send an electronic cover letter, explaining why their background and experience are a strong fit for Broomfield Academy and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the school, along with a resume.

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. Must be a non-smoker and able to pass required standard childcare background checks. Licensed or certified teachers are especially encouraged to apply.

Broomfield Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants of all backgrounds.

Broomfield Academy is a small, independent elementary school located in Broomfield, Colorado. The school is known for academic excellence and maintains a focus on individualized education. With just over 125 children enrolled, ages 3-14, the small size of the school fosters a very close relationship with each student and with each family. Many of the students at the school are gifted and talented learners. Broomfield Academy supports high academic competence and has a strong emphasis on 'character education' in an environment of committed teachers and staff, involved parents and a supportive community. The school serves a diverse community including the communities of Broomfield, Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Erie, Thornton and Westminster. Students primarily come from the areas served by the Boulder Valley, Adams 12 and Jeffco School Districts. The school is nationally accredited by NIPSA.