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Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $74,500 - $102,500.
Salary Details:
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Internal Number: 1
The Compass School is seeking a passionate and experienced educator to join our teaching community as an Anchor Teacher for our Discovery Class I for the 2025–2026 academic year with a start date of July 1, 2025. TCS Anchor Teachers guide students through instruction and exploratory learning in age level settings. Our Discovery Class I consists of a group of twelve (12) to sixteen (16) students ages 6–8. Discovery Class I Anchor Teachers will guide students through instruction and exploratory learning in this multi-age group setting.
Discovery Class I Anchor Teachers will collaborate closely with colleagues, including the Learning Coach and Director of Learning, to cultivate a reflective and supportive learning environment. Our Anchor Teachers are dedicated educators who embody our commitment to student-centered learning, collaboration, and family partnership. They lead engaging lessons, create supportive classrooms, and utilize student data to inform their instructional practices. Moreover, Anchor Teachers actively collaborate with colleagues and families to ensure students' success. By fostering a positive and nurturing environment, they play a crucial role in helping students reach their full potential.
The Compass School is a progressive, non-sectarian, independent school in Austin, Texas that provides a transformative learning experience for students and teachers. The Compass School is a non-profit organization dedicated to PK-8 education rooted in research and progressive education principles.
TCS exists to help children grow into courageously compassionate young adults. The kind of people who stay curious throughout their lives, who lead equally with their heads and hearts, who can see and solve problems from multiple perspectives. The kind of people who are ready, willing, and able to take on any challenge, because they know the good it will create—for themselves and for the world.
We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with a founding set of educators who share our passion for reimagining early childhood and childhood education. Together, we’ll work to develop and realize the vision and mission of the Compass School, creating a nurturing and innovative learning environment where children can thrive. By fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, we aim to equip our students with the tools they need to become confident, compassionate, and successful individuals.
The Compass School will welcome its inaugural class of students in August 2025 with the goal of growing into a fully accredited PK--8 independent school with a student body of approximately 200 students.
An Anchor Teacher at TCS is a student-centered educator and collaborative colleague who can build strong family partnerships as a caring advocate and trusted partner in supporting students' success.
Student-Centered Educator
- Teaches or co-teaches lessons, facilitates small group instruction, and guides in-depth learning experiences (i.e., Deep Dives).
- Creates an environment that ignites curiosity, nurtures compassion, and empowers students to reach their full potential.
- Values and incorporates students' voices, experiences, and backgrounds.
- Analyzes student growth to inform and adapt instructional strategies, implementing lessons that support and challenge each learner.
- Mentors students’ social-emotional wellbeing and character development;
- Strives to be a facilitator of knowledge and critical thinking.
Collaborative Colleague
- Regularly meets with the Director of Learning, Learning Coach, and peer Discovery Class I teachers to ensure students' learning experiences align with their goals and address needs.
- Leverages student data and observations to support student learning.
- Informally observes and documents student learning to provide ongoing feedback and progress reports.
- Continuously reflects on and improves direct instruction materials for the Discovery Class I.
- Collaborates on the design and implementation of a seamless transition from the Exploration Class to Discovery Class 1 and transitioning into Discovery Class 2, ensuring a smooth and supportive learning environment for students.
Family Partner and Student Advocate
- Co-Leads with Learning Coach the Family Check-Ins and builds strong relationships with families.
- Collaborates with peer Discovery Class I teachers, Learning Coach, and Director of Learning to provide comprehensive end-of-year assessments and narrative comments.
In addition to their core responsibilities, Anchor Teachers will share supervision duties throughout the week and participate in weekly morning educator gatherings. They will also be expected to attend all school events, including admissions events held on three (3) Saturdays during the school year. The Compass School day with students runs from 8:45 AM to 3:25 PM.
As a dedicated educator, TCS Anchor Teachers strive to be culturally competent, continuously reflects on and refines their educational approach, and stays up-to-date on best practices in child development and early education. They are open to learning from colleagues and sharing their own thoughts and ideas in a collaborative and supportive manner.