Category Archives: Teacher Education

Upper School English Teacher (West Newton)

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Company: The Fessenden School

Position: Upper School English Teacher Grades 7-9

Position Type: Full Time Faculty, Exempt

Start Date: 8/21/23

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA.  The Fessenden School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community.  For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.

Position Summary

The Fessenden School is looking for a creative, motivated, organized, and collaborative English teacher to connect with boys in grades 7-9. The teacher is responsible for teaching four classes of 14 to 16 boys and is a member of the Upper School team.  Being a collaborative member of the Upper School team is essential to the Fessenden model of having an integrated and a cross discipline approach to learning. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of middle school literature and be prepared to creatively promote an appreciation for reading, literature, and critical thinking. The ability to prepare engaging lessons that effectively address the needs of our diverse community is an important aspect to all teaching roles at Fessenden.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Teach and stay current with curriculum and 21st-century learningIntegrate racial literacy curriculum and actively teach and model inclusion, equity, and social justiceIncorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency in lessons
  • Collaborate and facilitate character education and service-learning programs with Upper School Head Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, respect, and compassion 
  • Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade-level activitiesCoach a sport and/ or supervise guided study hall
  • Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department
  • Perform duties such as supervising drop off and dismissal, recess, lunch; being a homeroom teacher and/or advisor, grade team member, student club facilitator: leading/assisting with fall orientation, grade trips, overnight grade trips, and events.
  • Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and studentsAttend biweekly team meetings
  • Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pmAttend professional development meetings; three 8:30am to 4:00pm and three 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

  • Orientation August 21 & 22
  • School year August 28 to June 11 
  • Mon – Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject
  • Two years of experience in instructing children in an academic program
  • Ability to develop and provide differentiated instruction to meet learning needs of a range of students
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control a classroom
  • Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization and problem solving with minimal supervision
  • Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, justice, diversity, and equity
  • A commitment to boys and boys’ education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in education or related subject
  • Teaching certification 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows:

  •  Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear 
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. A cover letter, resume and contact information for three references are required.  Other pertinent materials may be submitted as well if desired.

STEM teacher opening in Carver Middle High School

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Job opening for a Technology Engineering Teacher grades 6-8 in Carver starting next school year. The current teacher will be retiring and we are looking for someone to fill his shoes as well as to bring their own ideas.
Carver Middle High School is a grade 6-12 school, and our TechEng program is thriving. We have recently had our high school Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering program receive Innovation Pathway designation from the state, and along with this have come many grants. Because we are 6-12 in one building, our current middle school teacher is able to work closely with our high school teacher, and implement many new ideas.

Steve & Kate Summer Camp positions

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We are currently hiring for camp counselors for our Summer Camp. It’s a fun-filled position spent gaining valuable experience with kids ages 4-12. Staff will have the opportunity to facilitate activities, giving them experience in classroom management, student engagement, teamwork, and behavioral management.

We’re looking for team members who are motivated childcare workers, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy! As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills and do meaningful work, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

  • Positions Hiring for: Assistant Directors, Youngest Camper Counselor Lead, Camp Counselors, Substitute Counselors
  • Location: Emmanuel College 400 Fenway Boston, MA 02115
  • Camp Dates: June 26th-August 25th
  • Camp Hours: 8AM – 6PM
  • Pay: $15.25-$20 depending on position and experience

Please reference Steve & Kate’s Job Page for more information.

Tutor Needed- Volunteer Opportunity (Medford)

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Local community member is looking for a tutor for friend who has recently moved to the Medford area (Walking Ct.) from Haiti. He is fluent in Haitian Creole, Spanish and Portuguese. 

This volunteer opportunity would be to support teaching in reading and writing in English. Availability for tutoring would be on an agreed upon time on the following days:

Monday- Friday from 6:30-8:30pm, Saturdays all-day, or Sundays after 4pm.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email John Gallagher at jgallagher01742@gmail.com

Information Session with Abaarso School

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You are invited to an information session with the Abaarso School on April 13th from 1 pm – 2 pm in the Millmore Room in Dowling Hall.

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Harry Lee, Executive Director of the Abaarso School will be on-campus to share information about their teacher opportunities in Africa. The first students in Somaliland to matriculate to college in 30 years and attending major ivy league universities. Come and learn more about the school, the region, and the impact you can have with students. More information can be found at www.abaarsoschool.org

Students can access the event and information on Handshake here:

(387) Teaching Opportunities at Abaarso School | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher (West Newton)

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Company: The Fessenden School

Position: Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

Position Type: Full Time Faculty, Exempt

Start Date: 8/21/23

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade in West Newton, MA.  The Fessenden School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community.  For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.

Position Summary

The Fessenden School’s Lower School seeks a Fourth Grade Teacher for a self-contained class of 14 to 17 boys.  The Fourth Grade Teacher is responsible for teaching math, social studies, language arts, and reading. The Fourth Grade Teacher will also work in collaboration with specialists who teach Spanish, science, library information & skills, music, PE, and art. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Teach and stay current with curriculum for math, social studies, language arts and reading, and 21st century learning
  • Incorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency into lessons
  • Integrate racial literacy curriculum and actively teach and model inclusion, equity, and social justice.
  • Partner with the other fourth grade teachers to coordinate consistency in curriculum and programs within the grade level
  • Integrate social emotional learning
  • Collaborate with learning resources department to provide a coordinated approach for students with learning differences
  • Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, respect and compassion 
  • Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities
  • Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department
  • Perform duties such as supervising drop off and dismissal, recess, lunch
  • Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students
  • Review potential student applicants throughout the year
  • Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 3:00pm to 4:15pm
  • Attend professional development meetings after school
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

  • Orientation August 21 & 22
  • School year August 28 to June 11 
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Two years of experience in instructing children in an academic program
  • Ability to develop and provide differentiated instruction to meet learning needs of a range of students
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control a classroom
  • Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization and problem solving with minimal supervision
  • Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students and parents
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, justice, diversity and equity
  • A commitment to boys and boys’ education

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s degree in early and/or elementary education
  • Teaching certification 
  • Special education license and/or course work

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows: 

  • Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear 
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site.  A cover letter, resume and contact information for three references  are required.

Empow Studios Summer Camp Positions

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Empow Studios teaches kids 7-15 years old in STEM in classes after school and weekend, and in camps during the summer throughout the Greater Boston area. Our topics include coding, robotics, video game design, film & animation, digital design, and Minecraft.

Summer Camp Directors lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities. $25-$30 per hour.

STEM Camp Instructors teach one tech class of typically 10 students per week and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. $18-$25 per hour. 

Both roles are full time approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6 to 10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Camp locations run throughout the Greater Boston Area

Part-time Adult Instructor – Intergenerational Literacy Program (Chelsea) Summer/next year

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The Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP), a program of the Chelsea Public Schools, provides instruction to adults, out-of-school youth, and families. The program offers courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and preparation for high school equivalency exams (HiSET/GED) in Spanish. Classes are also offered for parents and caregivers who want to improve their reading and writing, and who want to learn how to further support their children in school. More information about the ILP can be found on https://www.chelseaschools.com/ilp. Job posting available here: https://chelseaschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1783&fbclid=IwAR3GctyG0Wy_hesOSpXTTvkNhMmoumf6PYL1m3wGq98ZYmBPV08Pq_qrQ-I

Duties:

  • Responsible for teaching a class of up to 30 adults
  • Works with ILP director and other instructors in developing and revising curriculum
  • Designs lessons using authentic materials that emphasize topics of learner interest
  • Assesses learners’ progress in a variety of ways, incorporating both formative and summative assessments
  • Monitors learners in borrowing and returning ILP library books, and in using program computers and other devices
  • Participates in weekly professional development seminars for ILP staff (in-house and through the SABES system)
  • Administers and scores TABE CLAS-E and/or BEST Plus assessments (after certification training)
  • Participates in the publication of the program’s annual anthology
  • Engages with other staff in ongoing program development and community planning
  • Oversees tutors during classroom instruction, including assigning them to groups of learners, giving them specific tasks to carry out in working with groups, monitoring their performance, providing feedback and suggesting additional strategies they can use in working with learners
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in education or a related field at minimum
  • Experience working in K-12 education, or adult literacy
  • Knowledge of family literacy, ESOL, ABE
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic preferred

Terms: This is a non-union position, 4 – 19.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Classes run 38 weeks per year

Salary Range:

$22.70 – $35.00 / Hourly Rate

Diversity Recruitment Fair (Somerville, MA)

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Somerville Public Schools

Diversity Recruitment Fair

April 1, 2023

9:00 am – 11:00 am

*This is a virtual event*

We are a district committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for our students, staff and families. We are a district that is full of promise and possibilities, and we would love to meet YOU!

We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities, candidates of color, and linguistically diverse candidates to register.   

Come meet representatives from the Somerville Public Schools and explore open job opportunities, YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

 Register for the Fair Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4lN6lNrjUHFA-v4T8DYpaLNXOo6VO_Z1lL1RYgHJvBvXCGQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0  or use the QR code below:

Please visit our virtual recruitment fair website at: www.somerville.k12.ma.us/sps-career-fair

To view all current vacancies, please visit us online at:  https://somerville.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

StAAR Center Graduate Writing Consultant Position

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Applications for the 2023 – 2024 academic year are now open! Preferred application deadline: April 2, 2023. We may accept rolling applications after that date. Please read the information below before applying, and note our in-person training dates: August 21 – 25, 2023.

Position Description

Graduate Writing Consultants work one-to-one with both undergraduate and graduate students on a variety of writing activities. Primarily, this takes the form of academic papers for coursework, but we also work with students on personal statements, conference papers, and longer projects such as senior theses, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations. We are also embedded in the Fulbright application process in early fall. Depending on interest and program need, consultants may also have opportunities to lead or help develop workshops, writing groups, writing retreats, or training for other writing consultants. Most Graduate Writing Consultants will work on the Medford campus, but SMFA students may apply to work on-site at the SMFA Fenway campus.

Our program emphasizes collaboration and process as crucial aspects of becoming a more engaged writer. Since our work is conversation-based, strong interpersonal skills are vital. We are looking for nonjudgmental, collaborative consultants who are good listeners and committed to writing and learning as process. Our approach is informed by feminist and anti-racist pedagogies, and our community values diversity in all forms, especially when related to identities such as race, gender, disability, nationality, and language that have historically been marginalized by language-based oppressions. We strongly encourage applications from students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, multiracial, or POC, students who are bilingual or multilingual, students from the LGBTQ+ community, and students who identify as a person with a disability. 

More about our commitment to DEJI values in hiring, training, and pedagogy. Read our position statements on linguistic diversity.

Compensation, Time Commitment, and Training

Compensation:

  • $21/hour to start, including paid training, ongoing professional development, and preparation when appropriate. 

Training Commitment:

  • Mandatory, paid training workshop intensive, held in-person on the Medford campus. Fall 2023 Dates: August 21 – 25. 

Academic Year Time Commitment:

  • Minimum 5 hours per week for at least one full academic year (hours during intersessions/summer are optional), some evenings and weekends desirable
  • Ongoing, paid, mandatory professional development and staff meetings throughout the academic year
  • Modality for 2023 – 2024 academic year, including training, is in person.

Qualifications

  • Tufts graduate student in any discipline from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (including SMFA), the School of Engineering, or the Fletcher School
  • Outstanding interpersonal, verbal communication, and listening skills
  • Commitment to and willingness to learn more about anti-racist praxis and writer-focused, process-oriented tutoring approaches
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Experience with ANY of the following: 
    • tutoring writing, especially for college, high school, or adult students
    • teaching or TA-ing a class with a writing component (including lab reports)
    • teaching or tutoring bilingual/multilingual students or adults
    • tutoring other subjects, working informally with writers (including classmates) on their drafts, editing publications, or other related work (please explain in cover letter)

How to Apply

Please gather these materials (see FAQs for more information or if you have questions) and proceed to the application portal:

  • Cover Letter, addressed to the director of the program (Kristina Aikens), reflecting on relevant experience for this position. We especially value your descriptions of working with others on their writing and/or of your approach to working with writers, so please prioritize this in the letter; if you do not have specific experience with this, please explain what your approach might be like based on your other experiences.)
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic writing sample (any length is acceptable; see FAQs for more information)

Interviews will be conducted in April and May. 

You can read more about us on the StAAR Writing Support page

Questions? Email the director of the program, Kristina Aikens

Apply Now!