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Odyssey is a community dedicated to our mission of preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century from an authentic sense of self. Our faculty are practitioners of compassionate communication, passionate lifelong learners, and dedicated to embodying the educational philosophy we cultivate in our classrooms. We combine high academic standards with a deep sense of knowing self and encourage a meaningful relationship between the two, and we are committed to innovation, growth, and Integral thinking.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Odyssey School is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to celebrating diversity. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If an applicant needs assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Odyssey School is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Please send your resume and letter of interest to learn@odysseycommunity.org.
Substitutes PreK-12
The ideal candidate has experience with compassionate communication, working in classrooms and with children. An interest in design and design thinking, project-based learning, inquiry, and student-driven curriculum is all a plus. We seek to build a community comprised of adults who can model respect, compassion, and an energetic love of learning.
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