Middle School Teacher - Full Year, Full-time Benefit Eligible Substitute

Description

Overview: 

Located in Waltham, Lincoln, and Wayland, Massachusetts, Carroll School is an independent day school that serves students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Carroll School empowers children to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners prepared to enter other academic settings. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences in order to give each child what they most need to thrive. The Middle School is located on the Lincoln campus and serves grades 6-8. 

Diversity is essential at Carroll. Creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace is an important part of our mission that fosters greater creativity, innovation, and connection to the communities we serve. That mission starts here by building a robust, diverse talent pool. No matter what makes you uniquely different – size, color, culture, gender identity and expression, beliefs, religion, age, race –  know that you are welcome here.  Your difference makes Carroll stronger.    

Research shows that people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Carroll School encourages you to break that statistic and apply as it’s rare to find applicants who meet all the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carroll School is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive professional development opportunities. 

Position Summary: 

The Carroll School seeks teaching candidates with a growth mindset and a true passion and commitment to lifelong learning. Candidates should be motivated by helping students to attain a strong sense of identity and self-worth and should be eager to equip students with skills and strategies for academic success. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative style, is self-directed, child-centered and values a community of highly engaged, compassionate, motivated educators who embrace and apply culturally responsive teaching practices. We are seeking candidates with experience and/or interest in teaching students with language-based learning differences, and who are drawn to acquire the necessary competencies to successfully teach our type of learners. 

Responsibilities:

• Substitute teachers are expected to deliver lessons prepared by Carroll School faculty, organize the classroom environment, and maintain classroom routines that support student learning from 8-4:00. 
• Additional duties will be assigned, including lunch/recess duty and dismissal duty. 
• Provide extended coverage, as needed, for short or long-term leaves.
• Develop positive working relationships with all constituencies; students, parents, colleagues and administration.
• Work in extended day program for at least 1 session with additional compensation
  • Programs may include: Study Hall, Athletics, Arts, Performing Arts

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with children 
• Willingness to train in highly specialized approaches to teaching students with language-based learning differences
• Ability to be flexible, timely, and professional. 
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Google Docs, Google Classroom, and is helpful but not required