Fellow

Job Overview: Our Fellow positions are geared toward individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in education, have a college degree, and have experience working with children from an urban population in some capacity. Fellows will work under the direction of a lead  teacher in providing another layer of support to students, they are responsible for bringing significant and lasting change to the classroom and the school and fully engaging in professional development activities.

Reports To: Fellows will report to the principal of the campus assigned or his/her designee. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Bring about significant and lasting change in my classroom(s) and school by:

• Assisting in building a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, sustainability, authentic inquiry, and Habits of Community Stewardship
• Participating in student evaluations such as one-on-one reading evaluations
• Providing one-on-one, small group instruction and individualized support to students
• Participating in the Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices philosophy for creating a community of learners and managing the classroom
• Embracing and fostering inclusion and equity in the classroom and upholding high expectations for all students
• Collaborating with classroom lead teachers in planning meetings and supporting instruction
• Providing support to the grade level team as needed

Fully engage in professional development activities by:

• Engaging in weekly school wide weekly professional development meetings, weekly Fellow Team meetings, weekly check-ins with Lead teacher and other professional development as appropriate
• Participating in grade‐level meetings and inclusion conversations as necessary
• Demonstrating a growth mindset that is receptive to feedback
• Carrying out a gradual release continuum as part of a professional development plan
• Assume substitute lead teacher responsibilities as necessary

Community Wide Support

• Required to attend pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as Student Led Conferences, Expo, family home visits, etc.
• Expected to attend family / community events such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Other Job Details

• Schedule: Mundo Verde's core hours of operations are 8:00 to 4:30pm when students are in the building..
• Fellows in PK-1st grade support one lead teacher and a reasonable classize, historically between a class of 20-25 students per cohort. PK and K fellows are placed in full-immersion Spanish classrooms. First grade fellows are placed either with a lead English or lead Spanish teacher. Second grade fellows are bilingual and support one English and one Spanish teacher as well as 2 cohorts of historically 20-25 students. 
• Location: Either campus 
• Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:  

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience
• Fellows who have pursued highly qualified teaching status or are in the process of doing so may be considered for a lead teaching position with Mundo Verde; alternatively, fellows may be invited to continue as a Fellow. 
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
• FT salaried: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education. 
• One year of experience working with children ages 3-12(i.e. tutoring, camp, after school) required, it is a plus if experience in a school setting.   
• An interest in exploring the possibility of a teaching career. 
• Advanced or native proficiency in Spanish required to teach in Spanish or bilingual classrooms.
• Bilingual preferred for all English classroom positions but not required. 
• Urban teaching experience preferred. 
• Experience working with special needs students in an inclusive setting, preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning. 

Skills and Values: 

• Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
• Models critical thinking and student centered practice with abilities in standards and data analysis to inform curricular planning for high impact results
• Demonstrated ability to be an independent and collaborative solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate deeply with colleagues to raise student achievement
• Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
• Demonstrated ability to create a classroom environment that supports the whole child
• Capacity to actively engage families in their students’ academic success
• Dedicated to meeting the needs of every diverse learner
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
• Commitment to implementing Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
• Demonstrated ability to use student work and assessment data to plan for differentiated instruction

• Open to deepening understanding and differentiation for each student’s individual needs, especially for students with IEPs and other student services.
• Commitment to, interest in, and experience working with children ages 3-12
• Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
• High levels of creativity, initiative, and leadership

Salary : $36,040 - $43,996