Our spring teams have become more competitive; the teamwork throughout the school day and during games is beautiful to see, and the leadership from our 8th graders has been phenomenal.
Spring Sports Recap from Jerad
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Classroom teachers are responsible for teaching social/emotional skills, language arts, social studies, and math. A degree in elementary education or a related field is preferred, as is experience in a progressive educational context. Teachers report directly to the Lower School Head.
Opportunities:
- Work closely with co-teacher and teaching team to design and implement curriculum and create a positive classroom community
- Focus on the social and emotional as well as academic needs of children
- Take part in progressive education seminars in the first year
- Be paired with a mentor/guide in the first year
- Partner with our learning specialists to provide differentiated instruction
- Serve on cross divisional committees such as DEI, curriculum, and wellness
- Take part in regular professional development offered through the school and through off campus workshops and conferences
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Teach all subjects as noted above and demonstrate thorough planning
- Maintain emphasis on preparing students for the joys and challenges of learning
- Participate in curriculum development, committee and task force work
- Document student learning in innovative ways
- Lead parent teacher conferences and engage in regular communication with families
- Perform necessary administrative tasks including narrative report writing and attend required meetings and events
- Provide differentiated instruction designed to meet social and emotional and academic needs of children
- Appreciate the role of curiosity and exploration in the learning environment
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, both in teaching and in working with colleagues and families
- Teach and learn in and about the outdoors
Hours:
- Arrive by 8:00 a.m., depart after 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Wednesday, when faculty meetings begin at 2:45 p.m. and end at 4:30/5:00 p.m.
- The School is closed for most national holidays, as well as Winter and Spring Break.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salaries are based on a competitive independent school scale with increases for advanced degrees and experience; $2000 step increase for master’s degree.
- Health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability, as well as a retirement plan, are offered to all full-time employees.
- 403(b) plan with TIAA, with an initial 3% match and then 6% match by the school after two years, irrespective of employee contribution.
- A tuition benefit (1/2 discount) is offered for one qualified child attending Burgundy to full-time employees only. (Fac-staff children are eligible for additional financial aid also.)
About our School
Founded in 1946, Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive, coed day school on a pastoral 26-acre campus near Alexandria, Virginia. We serve 280 children in junior kindergarten through 8th grade. Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, for others, and for the natural world. For more information, visit www.burgundyfarm.org.
Please submit a current cv and letter of interest to Annette Bauer, Lower School Head: Annetteb@burgundyfarm.org
Burgundy Farm Country Day School actively maintains its commitment to equal opportunity for all employees. To fulfill this commitment, we recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals in all job titles without regard to race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, or disability.
