High School Science Teacher (Connecticut)

The Frederick Gunn School is seeking candidates for a full-time science teacher position to teach during our 24/25 School Year (specifically Human Anatomy & Physiology and Biology — having flexibility in teaching and instilling scientific skills is prioritized). This is a small independent boarding school with 330 students located in Washington, CT. To learn more about the position and the school, please see the PDF below:

ScienceTeacherJobPosting20241

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format to hr@frederickgunn.org:

● Resume
● Cover letter
● Transcript(s)
● Two to four letters of recommendation

Mentor with Big Brother Big Sister and Quincy High School

Quincy Public Schools is launching a new partnership with Big Brother/ Big Sisters and are looking for mentors! The Big Futures is a mentoring program designed to provide high school students with personalized support and guidance as they navigate their education and prepare for life beyond graduation. In 2024-2025 the program, which is designed for incoming 9th grade QHS students, will match 80 freshmen with dedicated mentors. Matches will meet 20 minutes per week and attend monthly in-person events. This is a great way to build experience and your resume. Learn more here:

To learn more about the Big Futures Mentoring program and sign up as a volunteer mentor or student participant, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website at https://emassbigs.org/about/programs/big-futures/

Please note that this opportunity is for Graduate students and faculty, or other professional adults (not undergraduate students) at this time.

Part-time STEM teaching position with MITES (MIT)

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.

High School Educational Assistants (Wilmington, MA)

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).