Available Positions

General:

Founded in 1934, Green Acres is a school that exudes joy, engenders strong loyalty, and graduates young people who go on to be leaders in their schools and communities. The program is based on extensive knowledge about the ways children learn best and supports the academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth of students in an intellectually stimulating environment. On a beautiful 15-acre campus near Washington, DC, classrooms are extended beyond school walls - not only to woods, streams, playgrounds, and athletic fields of the campus, but to all that the nation’s capital offers.

Staff at Green Acres School enjoy a collegial and congenial work environment and a supportive community. Teachers collaborate regularly within a single grade, within a two-grade unit, within their division, with Special Subject teachers, and with others throughout the School when special projects are planned. Such collaboration is key to the School’s integrated curriculum, to the Progressive philosophy of the School, and to carrying out the School’s mission. This mission includes an appreciation for diversity, for protecting the environment, for joyful student-centered learning, for respect and care for others, and for authentic learning that is relevant to the real world.

Throughout the school year, Green Acres staff members share additional duties outside the classroom. Teachers have opportunities to coach Middle School athletic teams and to teach after-school enrichment classes for additional compensation.

Teachers at Green Acres School enjoy mentoring, professional development, and a generous benefits package including tuition remission for children at the School, health insurance, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement plan participation, and leave.

Early Childhood Teachers: Pre-K and Kindergarten

Green Acres School has an opening for a Pre-K teacher and an opening for a Kindergarten teacher, for the 2012-13 school year.

Both of these teachers will become members of an experienced and collaborative team. The Pre-K and Kindergarten teams also collaborate with each other as the Early Childhood Unit. The program for each of these grades is based upon principles of child development.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree related to early childhood teaching and childhood development; advanced degree preferred
  • Teaching experience at this grade level
  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Friendly demeanor, sense of humor, high standards, flexibility, and ability to work both individually and collaboratively

To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and the School’s employment application to jocelyns@greenacres.org. Please include at least three references on the employment application. Questions may be addressed to Jocelyn Schaffer, Assistant to Head of School, at 301-881-4100 or jocelyns@greenacres.org.

Part Time Spanish Teacher (Grades 3 and 4)

Approximately 20 hours per week

Third and fourth grade students have Spanish classes twice per week in groupings of approximately 14 students. The approach, based on research in language development, is highly communicative. Classes are conducted in Spanish, utilizing authentic games, songs, conversations, and other activities to help children internalize language components such as its sound system, basic lexicon, and grammatical structure. Students speak, listen, read, and write in Spanish to develop communicative fluency, an understanding of how the language is constructed, and an understanding of culturally appropriate interactions.

The curriculum introduces students to the varieties of language and cultures in Spanish speaking countries, worldwide. Students learn about important celebrations in Spanish speaking countries including Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead, and Encounter of Two Worlds. The curriculum is integrated with that of social studies, art, music, and other classes.

The Lower School Spanish Teacher coordinates with Middle School Spanish teachers to ensure a cohesive curricular progression.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree related to teaching (advanced degree preferred)
  • Proficiency in Spanish language and knowledge of Hispanic cultures
  • Experience teaching students at this level
  • Personal and professional qualities including: love of children, friendly demeanor, sense of humor, high standards, flexibility, and ability to work both individually and collaboratively

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and the School’s employment application to jocelyns@greenacres.org. Please include at least three references on the employment application. Questions may be addressed to Jocelyn Schaffer, Assistant to Head of School, at 301-881-4100 or jocelyns@greenacres.org.

Marketing and Communications Associate

Green Acres School, a coeducational independent day school serving 300 students (grades Pre-K through 8), seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its Marketing and Communications Associate. The Marketing and Communications Associate has multi-faceted responsibilities centered on enhancing the visibility of the School. The Associate implements marketing outreach strategies to increase awareness of Green Acres and its mission, and manages the School’s image both internally and externally. The Associate will work within the School’s five-person Development Office, a highly collegial group, and report to the Development Director. This full-time position begins in July, 2012.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Act as webmaster, create, manage, and edit content for the School’s website, manage and updates photos and videos, and track movement on the site

  • Maintain social media outlets

  • Develop media contacts, write and distribute news releases about school, student, and faculty activities and accomplishments

  • Write, edit, and distribute the school newsletter, the GreenLine

  • Manage the annual marketing budget

  • In consultation with the Director of Admission, manage outreach advertising efforts in print and electronic media by determining where ads should be placed, developing the ads, and maintaining contacts with advertisers

  • Proofread and edit documents as needed

Education and Experience
At a minimum, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in marketing and communications. Preference is given to those with experience in non-profit organizations and independent schools.

Key Skills and Characteristics

  • Strong facility with electronic communications, including using website tools and social media networks

  • Digital photography skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Enthusiasm for children and progressive education

  • Flexibility and a sense of humor

  • Ability to work collaboratively

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and the School’s employment application to employment@greenacres.org. Please include at least three references on the employment application. Questions may be addressed to Annie Groat, Director of Development, at 301-881-4100 or annieg@greenacres.org.

Green Acres School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.