Careers at the Paramount Bard Academy

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Paramount Bard Academy - Certificated Openings

Paramount Bard Academy - Non-Certificated Openings

Bard College - Master of Arts in Teaching Openings

A Great Place to Work

• Small School - 200 students in first year (2009/2010) with plans to grow to 700 students in grades 6-12 by year four
• Small class sizes - 16-22 students per class
• Graduate students as teaching assistants
• Teacher support with assistance from Bard College Graduate faculty
• Governance based on a collaborative approach
• Leadership opportunities
• Daily 80 minute planning periods to allow for increased teacher collaboration

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Laptop for every teacher
• Full enrollment in STRS
• Financial and professional support in attaining National Board Certification with increased salary after completion
• Increased salaries for teachers in leadership roles
• Opportunities as partner faculty with Bard MAT

Commitment to Excellence

• Individualized learning
• Project-based, experiential learning
• Focus on literacy in all subject areas
• Technology integrated into teaching and learning
• Focus on Music and Art for every student
• Block scheduling to allow for in-depth engagements
• Early College High School model
• Teacher collaboration
• Parent and community involvement