For all available positions, GALS seeks candidates who demonstrate:
Mission alignment: Belief in the GALS mission of providing a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. Experience utilizing culturally congruent strategies in gender-specific and movement-based environments is a plus.
Pedagogical alignment: Belief that long-term, in-depth studies that focus on essential questions help students construct deep understandings and skills and prepare them to create authentic products that meet a need for real audiences. Ability to differentiate, utilize data to drive instruction, and employ strong instructional skills. Experience developing workshop model lessons and/or teaching in a standards-based school are a plus.
Entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to thrive in the ambiguity and intensity of a school that is continuing to grow and develop. Desire to see a program grow into its full capacity.
Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community by jointly planning and delivering instruction; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an on-going exchange of ideas.
Qualifications: Previous teaching and/or administrative experience. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Urban school experience and experience with diverse communities preferred.
