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Middle School Teaching Visual Artist 3D Sculptural, Digital and Graphic Design (Washington, DC)

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The Lab School of Washington is an independent school for students with learning differences that is known for its highly respected arts-integrated curriculum. This is a rare opportunity to bring a new dynamic, talented Visual Arts Teacher to our team for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a full-time position.

The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today’s global world.

Teaching Visual Artists are responsible for:

  • creating and delivering an innovative art curriculum for students in grades 5-8.
  • using an inventive, choice-based approach so students take ownership of their creative process and are encouraged to express and explore their identities, beliefs and ideas.
  • enabling students to understand and develop an appreciation of the process as well as the ability to make informed judgments in the creation of their own work.
  • walking students through the design process.
  • collaborating with other faculty members, with an eye towards integrating arts into all curricular areas.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art or equivalent education, with Master’s degree in Art Education preferred.
  • Able to teach a variety of art processes:
  • 3-D Sculptural Focus: well-versed in 3-Dimensional art (preferably ceramics, multi-media sculpture, and woodworking) and comfortable teaching an array of 2-Dimensional art processes
  • Design and Graphic Design Focus: well-versed in digital art, photography, graphic design, as well as other various 2D and 3D tools and skills
  • Interest in working with students with learning differences.

Salary range – $55,000-$100,000

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address.

Elementary Educator for Sunday Morning Classroom  (Cambridge, MA)

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First Parish in Cambridge is currently seeking an Elementary Educator to support Liberal Religious Education at our Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday mornings, along with occasional additional events. You would develop and implement lesson plans, lead values-based conversations with children, create theme-based experiential elements such as art, music, games, and ritual, and support other teachers. You would be needed for the RE class during church, as well as early morning childcare before church, and might assist with other religious education events, such as special family events and field trips. The hours needed on Sundays are 8:45-12:45, plus 3 hours of prep time during the week. The weekly rate is $175, with additional pay for additional events, as they come up.

This classroom is mixed age, 6-12 year olds. All classrooms have a lead and a support teacher, so no one is alone with a classroom. We work collaboratively and are always sharing ideas and curriculum, so you wouldn’t be alone in planning either. This is a creative, fast-moving program, and our highest value is connecting and helping everyone to feel respected and cared for, so we need a teacher who can read students and make shifts easily. The ideal candidate would be an experienced educator, comfortable creating and leading group activities including music, art, and games. They would have familiarity working with neurodiversity, be enthusiastic about stepping forward to support social justice, and a knowledge of or willingness to learn about Unitarian Universalism. 

Duties include:

·      Deliver care for Sunday early morning program and RE during church service

·      Develop and implement lesson plans

·      Supervise volunteers and any assisting staff

·      Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and parents

·      Set up and clean up the elementary classroom

·      Socialize with parents after the service

·      Maintain attendance log for the elementary classroom

·      Implement safety policies

·      Communicate with parents regarding any specific child needs 

·      Help with A Time for All Ages during the service on Sunday mornings

·      Assist at family events, holidays, field trips, and all-church special events

·      Research stories and activities supporting the lesson plans, along with the DRE

·      Work with DRE to register children, track attendance, and implement safety policies, such as CORI checks 

Please send cover letters and resumes to Jobs@FirstParishCambridge.org. 

Paid Tutoring with Pear Deck Tutor (Remote)

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Pear Deck Tutor is a leading online tutoring platform dedicated to providing high-quality, 1:1 tutoring to K-12 students nationwide.

  • Gain Paid Experience: By participating in this program, tutors can build their resumes and earn income while gaining invaluable real-world teaching experience. Pear Deck Tutor’s RAISE approach equips tutors with the core competencies future educators need, and they will gain practical skills working with a diverse student population, including ELL and students with special needs.
  • Boost Employability: Stand out from the crowd with practical experience and a fleshed-out resume.
  • Work Remotely and Flexibly: Enjoy complete control over tutoring schedules, allowing tutors to balance tutoring with their studies and other commitments.

Pear Deck Tutor goes beyond student benefits, offering valuable program recognition and a reputation boost for your institution by partnering with an educational technology leader. In the meantime, you can learn more about the platform by visiting their website. 

Please reach out to Candi Hampton champton@goguardian.com with any questions.

Part-Time Afterschool Garden Educator Groundwork Somerville

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Please view the message and flyer below for an opportunity by Groundwork Somerville:

My name is Em Plotkin and I am the School Gardens Manager at Groundwork Somerville, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental justice, racial/health equity, and youth empowerment in Somerville. We have an exciting job opportunity for anyone passionate about environmental education this coming fall and spring!

We are looking to hire a passionate educator to lead afterschool programming in Somerville Public Schools through Community Schools. The position will cover Fall programming from September-December, with the opportunity to stay on for Spring programming April-June. The Part-Time Afterschool Educator will have the opportunity to teach recurring youth groups each week, developing their skills and knowledge in the garden while incorporating a garden-based curriculum that follows the seasons, and of course having fun along the way. Outside of sessions, the Part-Time Afterschool Educator is expected to coordinate with me to perform basic garden maintenance on each of their assigned school sites and organize materials and lessons. Find a full job description and flyer attached.

All interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@groundworksomerville.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an optimal start date of August 26, 2024.

Please reach out to em@groundworksomerville.org with any questions.

Part-time STEM teaching position with MITES (MIT)

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MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES), one of the nation’s leading pre-college STEM programs for underrepresented students, is currently hiring for the following temporary positions for the Fall semester.

This is the perfect opportunity for graduate students who are seeking part-time teaching positions on Saturdays that help contribute to equity and diversity in STEM. We’re currently seeking out applicants for:

  • Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor, MITES Saturdays
    • Part-time, In-person
    • 10-12 hours per week, $30/hour
    • Timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
    • The MITES Saturdays Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. In collaboration with other Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructors, the AMS Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, character education, social-emotional skill building, high academic achievement, college and career access, and community/social action. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience. View full job description here.

To apply, please go to https://mites.mit.edu/connect-with-us/join-our-team/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page labeled “Start Your Staff Application.” Feel free to Lucas Mitchell (he/him), the Program and Recruitment Assistant, at lmitch@mit.edu or 617-258-6291 for further questions.