Category Archives: Teacher Education

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.

Long-term Physics Substitute (Danvers, MA)

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St. John’s seeks a long-term, high school substitute physics teacher to cover a family leave from September 1, 2024 to January 24, 2025. Science faculty members in the High School at St. John’s teach five sections and may be assigned an additional supervisory duty. Classes meet five times within a seven-day rotating schedule.

For more information, please refer to the formal posting.

Long-TermPhysicsSub2024-2025

High School Educational Assistants (Wilmington, MA)

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Wilmington High School is a small public high school located 25 minutes north of Boston. If interested in the role(s) below for the 2024-25 school year, please contact Principal (and double-Jumbo) Ryan Gendron at ryan.gendron@wpsk12.com or apply via Schoolspring here.  

Educational Assistants –  A high school educational assistant, sometimes referred to as a paraprofessional, supports teachers and students in various ways. They assist in classroom management, provide one-on-one or small group support to students, especially those with special needs, and help with instructional tasks. Their role is crucial in enhancing the educational experience and ensuring that all students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially.  This is a great entry point into a school setting, and provides the opportunity to interact with many other school roles.  Both 1-to-1 Educational Assistants and Inclusion Educational Assistant positions are available (see links embedded).