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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.

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.

The Fessenden School, Science Teacher (West Newton)

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Company: The Fessenden School

Position: Upper School Science 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 Upper School seeks an upper school science teacher who is responsible for teaching 4 classes of 12-15 boys, being a member of one of the upper school grade teams, serving as an advisor, and supervising study halls as assigned. Typically, upper school science teachers teach two grade levels. The course content is as follows: 7th grade – Earth & Environmental Science, 8th grade – Physical Science (a combination of Chemistry and Physics), and 9th grade – Biology. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

  • Teach and stay current with curriculum and 21st century learning
  • Incorporate project-based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency into teaching and learning
  • Collaborate with Director of Equity and integrate multicultural and social justice curriculum curriculum into the science curriculum
  • Collaborate and facilitate character education and service learning programs with Upper School Head
  • Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, compassion, and respect 
  • Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities and meetings
  • Coach a sport and/ or supervise sports study hall as assigned
  • 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 students
  • Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:45pm
  • Attend 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 21st and 22nd
  • School Year: August 28th to June 11th
  • Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

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
  • Successful criminal background check

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

Every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Other pertinent materials may be submitted as well if desired. Please apply through the Fessenden Career Site.

Fessenden School Afterschool Teacher (West Newton)

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Company: The Fessenden School

Position: Extended Day Program Teacher

Position Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind. 

Position Summary

The Fessenden School’s Extended Day Program (EDP) seeks a part-time After School Teacher to work Monday to Friday from 2:15pm to 4:30pm during the school year. The After School Teacher is responsible for leading students in a safe and engaging after school experience and reports directly to the Extended Day Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Coordinate with other teachers to plan and deliver focused activities for students in Grades 1-4, in areas such as art, STEM, sports and active games, imaginative play, and other fun, age-appropriate topics
  • Directly supervise and lead a group of students in these activities, ensuring emotional and physical safety for the duration of the activity
  • Participate in daily meetings at 2:15 with EDP Director and other teachers to plan, collaborate, and discuss topics around EDP program
  • Prepare for daily instruction, including setting up space, gathering materials, and communicating with the EDP Director and other teachers about any needs.
  • Communicate with EDP Director and other teachers in tracking students during sign-in, activities, and dismissal
  • Model appropriate, positive behavior for students and respond appropriately to challenging student behaviors
  • Perform other duties as required

Schedule 

  • School Year
  • Monday to Friday 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications 

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful criminal background check
  • Prior experience in a related position working with children

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Current CPR/AED & first aid certification (certification will be provided if needed)
  • Enthusiasm for working with students in grades Pre-K through 4.
  • Creativity to plan engaging activities
  • Flexibility to adapt plans and lessons to meet time, material, and spatial constraints of EDP
  • Classroom management skills to lead a group of children

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 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 listen
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel to get on students’ level
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

To Apply

Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.

Openings at Independence Mission Schools (Philadelphia, PA)

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Thank you for your interest in Independence Mission Schools! We help underserved students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of students from low-income communities.

Click here to find out more about what it is like teaching in an Independence Mission School.

For all job openings and descriptions, click here.

For more information on Independence Mission Schools, click here.

Charles River School: 7th/8th Grade English Teacher

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Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please use “7/8 English” as the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.

Boston Teacher Residency Priority App Deadline!

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Want to teach in Boston Public Schools?

Boston Teacher Residency, an AmeriCorps program, is a nationally recognized clinical teacher preparation program whose graduates support student achievement from day one. Residents earn a low-cost M.Ed. granted by UMass Boston and MA Initial Teacher License in one year.

We are now accepting applications for the 2023-24 BTR Cohort 21. Program starts July 2023.

Learn more:

We’ve extended the BTR Priority Application Deadline to November 13th. There is still plenty of time to apply. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your networks, including program and application info below.


K-12 Teaching Jobs at private schools around the South.

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 K-12 Teaching Jobs at private schools around the South. We are actively seeking candidates both for mid-year openings (to commence in January 2023) and for the 2023-24 school year.

Southern Teachers is the premier placement service for private school teacher jobs in the South. Since 1902, teachers, coaches and administrators have found more jobs through Southern Teachers than from any other source. With 750 member K-12 schools, we have numerous open jobs. Our services are always FREE for candidates! 

Private schools can hire teachers who are not certified, but have academic strength in specific subject fields, who are enthusiastic about athletics and co-curricular activities, and who have the personality and maturity to manage and engage young students.
Qualifications:·    
– Bachelor’s degree
– For many Middle and High School positions, a teacher-education program is prized, but not required for all positions
– For some jobs certification is essential, e.g., elementary, music, arts, P.E., librarian, and counselor

 Why Private Schools?
– Small class size
– College-bound students
– At a private school, quality isn’t just test scores and college acceptances; it’s also the unique way the teachers maximize the potential of their students 

How does it work?·    

Apply: fill out an online application with Southern Teachers

Interview: If accepted as a candidate, your assigned Placement Counselor will schedule an interview to learn about you·    

Connect: we will identify the best job opportunities for you. Our services are always FREE to job seekers!!

For more information:

Kindergarten Co-Teacher Position at the Fessenden School

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About Us

The Fessenden School, in West Newton, MA, is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students from Pre-K to Grade 9. The School seeks to employ individuals who will  share our commitment to supporting The Fessenden School’s mission to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind. 

Position Title: Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Temporary Full Time from November 2022 to June 2023

Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

The Fessenden School seeks a Long-Term Substitute Co-Kindergarten Teacher for a self-contained class of 12 to 16 boys. The subbing assignment is expected to run from November 2022 to June 2023.  The Substitute will be responsible for teaching math, social studies, language arts, and reading and assisting in the teaching and integration of Spanish, science, library curriculum and the arts. An integral part of this role is partnering with and complementing the other co-teacher in order to provide the students with a cohesive approach to all aspects of their kindergarten experience. 

Essential 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 in lessons
  • Partner with other Kindergarten teachers to coordinate consistency in curriculum and programs within grade level
  • Collaborate and facilitate character education program with Lower School Head 
  • Coordinate reading program with Learning Resources department
  • 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; being a homeroom teacher and/or advisor, grade team member, student club facilitator: leading/assisting with fall orientation, grade trips and events.
  • 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; typically during school year there are 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

  • November 2022 to June 2023
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree
  • Experience in instructing children in an academic, athletic, or camp programs
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage 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
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships

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

Every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the Fessenden School Career Website (https://www.fessenden.org/about/employment). Other pertinent materials may be submitted as well if desired.

Postions Open for Entry-Level to Experienced Teachers at Success Academy (NY)

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We’re redefining what’s possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.

Job Description

We are hiring for this year and the next fall!

Success Academy is looking for passionate people to join our family and make a big impact – on the lives of NYC’s children and in their own career. We welcome all majors and backgrounds, no teaching degree required. If you’re a good fit, you’ll be trained, developed, mentored, and coached alongside a team of strong, collaborative peers. Our school design and curriculum are cutting-edge, and you’ll be set up with all of the technology, supplies, and tools necessary. You’ll be able to focus on growing your students, growing yourself, and growing your network. We are a driven, fun group of top-performers and we would love to work with you!

In this role, you will learn to:

  • Share your passion with kids for science, math, literature, and/or history
  • Develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families and your peers and mentors
  • Inspire curiosity and love of learning to empower children emotionally and intellectually
  • Assess and analyze data to chart your student’s growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly
  • Tackle challenges in and out of the classroom, using problem-solving as a springboard for personal growth

We invite you to apply if you are:

  • A bachelor’s degree graduate by your first day of work with Success Academy.
  • A great student – with an outstanding academic record.
  • Goal-oriented — you set a high bar for yourself and others, and love doing the work to clear it. 
  • Confident and present — you take the lead and inspire others with your passion and commitment.
  • A team player — If you’ve played on a team, you’ll fit right in. Collaboration is at the center of our work.
  • An experienced leader — Have you held a leadership position in a club? Experience managing people or working with a group of kids? We’d love to hear from you.
  • Detail oriented– even with multiple responsibilities and balancing priorities 

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 public charter schools serving 21,000 students in grades K-12 throughout New York City. We set out to tackle this country’s public education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, our acclaimed network of 47 public schools outperforms every district in New York State and is a national model for academic excellence, opportunity, and equity.

Already an employee of Success Academies? Please go to your Okta Dashboard> Workday> Applications> Career to apply via our Internal Careers page.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.successacademies.org/us/en/apply?jobSeqNo=SUACUSR0009596EXTERNALENUS&step=1

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.