The Education Department at Colorado College, a selective private liberal arts institution, invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Literacy Development and Early Childhood/Elementary Education (P-6) beginning fall 2015.

We seek a colleague with expertise in literacy, most specific to the elementary years, and P-12 school experience (as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, literacy resource teacher, administrator or equivalent).

The position requires teaching six courses during the academic year with the potential for teaching summer courses. Courses contribute to both our undergraduate Education major and Teacher Preparation programs (9^th semester and Master of Arts in Teaching).

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Middle and Upper School Math Teacher

Posting Date: May 30, 2014

School: The Colorado Springs School

Description: The Colorado Springs School is looking for a qualified math teacher to teach 5 math classes, serve as a student advisor, and lead experiential activities.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Competitive

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics – bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience teaching mathematics in middle/upper school
• Innovative mindset with strong skills in communication, collaboration, and technology
• Ability and desire to lead multi-day experiential seminars

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of personal teaching philosophy to egaylord@css.org

Contact: Eric Gaylord, egaylord@css.org

The Education Department at Colorado College is seeking a visiting lecturer in Elementary Math methods. The visitor would teach elementary math methods in Block Two (September 29 through October 22) to graduate and undergraduate students in the teacher preparation program. For the upcoming year, we have seven Master of Arts in Teaching students and one 9^th semester undergraduate student teacher for this block two class.

In general, class is held in the afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with each student having a practicum school placement in the mornings.  The syllabus for the course can be based upon prior years’ courses.

Qualifications for the position include:

• Master’s degree or higher in education or related field.
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience, specific to math at the elementary level, with knowledge of current standards and assessment in math.
• Experience working with student teachers, either as a supervisor, former cooperating teacher or in higher education settings is preferred.

Salary for teaching the methods class is determined by the Dean of the College, falling in the range of $3200-$4000 for the block.

This block visitor position will remain open until filled, with the desire to hire the visitor before mid-July.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Una Ng who will forward information to Mike Taber, Chair of the Department.

Una Ng, Staff Assistant
Colorado College Education Department
una.ng@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6146