Top Massachusetts Private School Jobs

Preschool Teachers
Clark School
Posted on Tue., August 20, 2024
Starting date: Immediately
Expiration date: Wed., August 20, 2025

Job type: Full Time
Estimated salary: 45000
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field
Contact Information: Jessica Felizardo; (978) 777-4699 Ext. 124; jessicaf@clarkschool.com

The Clark School is searching for a full-time, year-round Preschool Teacher who is enthusiastic about working with young children and dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for all families. The Clark Preschool is committed to providing its characteristic supportive environment that values all teachers. Join us as we enjoy the use of our new, larger preschool facility with beautiful, new spaces and extensive creative arts and play materials. At Clark School, we operate as a team. This team approach ensures teachers are given the freedom, guidance and feedback to create an exciting, creative and fun curriculum. Responsibilities: Plan and prepare curriculum Develop caring and supportive relationships with all children and their families Support other team members Ensure safety of all children Communicate daily with Co-Teachers Monitor children''s progress Communicate with parents as needed Participate in supervision and team meetings Follow the Clark School philosophy Care for the space and school equipment Participate in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development. Other tasks as assigned Preferred Requirements: Lead teacher Toddler & Preschool certified Bachelor''s degree in early childhood or related field At least 2 years of teaching experience with toddler/preschool age children Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to pass a background check General Qualifications: Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including Commitment to caring for the needs of young children Flexibility and desire to collaborate with team Classroom management skills Good communication skills Knowledge of child development Ability to develop and present curriculum Experience teaching early childhood in a supervised setting EEC certification Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations Continual employment is subject to consistent attendance. Consistent attendance is essential to the safety as well as the mission of this educational environment. Inability to maintain consistent employment attendance may result in separation or termination. All employees are subject to a fingerprint check and a background investigation, per state law. The Clark School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $45,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

General Music Teacher (Preschool to Grade 8) & Upper School Orchestra and Choir Teacher
South Shore Christian Academy
Posted on Wed., June 12, 2024
Starting date: Immediately
Expiration date: Thu., June 12, 2025

Job type: Full Time
Estimated salary: 38000-45000
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in music education or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Contact Information: Emily Daley; (781) 331-4340; giving@southshorechristian.org

South Shore Christian Academy is a vibrant, culturally diverse preschool - grade 12 Christian school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in which music education is an essential and deeply valued part of the student experience. We are searching for a dynamic, skilled, and passionate music educator to teach PK-8 General Music, AND/OR Upper School Choir and Orchestra, at a small Christian school with a growing Music department. Depending on promising candidates'' availability and expertise, this position can be either full-time or part-time If the position is filled by two part-time educators, the specific responsibilities may be redistributed among the two roles in order to best match the expertise of the educators. General Music: Half-time position This individual will have formal training in music pedagogy. Help students from preschool through grade 8 to grow in musical awareness, appreciation, literacy, and skill from the earliest grades through high school, with ample opportunities at each level to make music with their voices and with various instruments such as ukulele, Orff instruments, keyboards, guitars, and others. Teach grades preschool through grade 5, once per week (eight periods per week) Teach grades 6-8, every other day for one quarter of the year on a rotating basis Direct winter and spring concerts Foster a culture of joy and discovery Exhibit and instill Christian character in students Upper School Ensembles: Half-time position This individual will have experience and expertise in strings repertoire and pedagogy and choral music and vocal pedagogy. The ability to direct other student ensembles such as jazz band is an important plus. Through relationship-building and active recruitment, continue to build the middle school and high school choir and orchestra programs, both in terms of number of students participating and in terms of quality of musicianship. Direct on-campus performances, and seek out off-campus opportunities to perform and compete, such as festivals, community performances, and touring opportunities. High school orchestra (meets three times per 7-day rotation) Middle school orchestra (meets three times per 7-day rotation) High school choir (meets three times per 7-day rotation) Middle school choir (meets three times per 7-day rotation) Grade 4 & 5 strings lessons (meets twice per week) Other ensemble such as jazz band (meets once per 7-day rotation) Direct winter and spring concerts Foster a culture of excellence and joy in musicianship Seek out ensemble performance opportunities outside of school Exhibit and instill Christian character in students Minimum Requirements Must affirm Statement of Faith and Teaching Positions. Bachelor''s degree in music education or related field required; Master''s degree preferred. Must be proficient in multiple instruments. Two years of teaching experience or more is preferred. Must exhibit a high degree of cultural competency to contribute within a multi-racial, multi-denominational environment.

Part-Time, Short-Term Math Teacher for Summer 2024
Commonwealth School
Posted on Mon., April 29, 2024
Starting date: Mon., July 08, 2024
Expiration date: Tue., April 29, 2025

Job type: Contract
Estimated salary: $80/hour
Education requirements: N/A
Contact Information: Rui Shu; (617) 266-7525; rshu@commschool.org

Dive In Commonwealth is a free summer and school-year program for high-achieving middle-school students from low-income communities across the greater Boston area. Starting the summer after sixth or seventh grade and lasting until the fall of their freshman year, Dive In students engage in rigorous classes and exciting extracurriculars, preparing them for private schools and the path to college. Like our parent school, Commonwealth School, Dive In empowers motivated students by offering enriching activities in a close-knit community of like-minded peers. Our unique urban campus is located in the heart of Boston''s historic Back Bay, easily accessible by public transportation. Dive In Commonwealth seeks a Math Teacher for the summer of 2024. The teacher will work with a small group of middle-school students to advance their practical knowledge of math, nurture their innate curiosity, cultivate their intellectual confidence, and strengthen general learning skills in the classroom and beyond. Dive In welcomes teaching applicants from both public and private schools as well as from local community centers; our hiring is informed by our mission to close achievement gaps across educational institutions and build bridges to historically neglected neighborhoods. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Teach rising seventh graders - Implement a math curriculum created by our other math teacher, thirty class sessions (60 minutes each) total - Maintain healthy teacher-student relationships - Collaborate with the Director, Assistant Director, and staff to support students - Assign final grades and/or write end-of-term assessments - Commit to the role for the entirety of the summer program dates (See "Schedule" below.) ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS - Commitment to Dive In''s mission and desire to help marginalized middle schoolers excel - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to implement lessons and collaborate with the other math teacher to ensure the consistency and progress of the math curriculum - Demonstrated interest in math and enthusiasm for the material - Experience leading, facilitating, or coaching a small group of people - High energy and a sense of humor! PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Previous teaching experience and/or tutoring or camp-counseling experience - Experience working with middle-school age students - Familiarity with local museums (e.g. Museum of Science, MIT Museum) and willingness to integrate field trips into classroom curriculum (if relevant) - While a bachelor''s degree is preferred, it is not required. If you have a strong understanding of math and a passion for education, we encourage you to apply. COMPENSATION $80 per hour paid on a biweekly basis SCHEDULE - July 8 to August 16, 2024 - Mondays through Fridays, one-hour teaching block each day - Lunch provided APPLYING Interested candidates should email the following materials to Dive In Co-director Rui Shu (rshu@commschool.org) by May 30, 2024. Questions about the role can be directed to Rui as well. - Résumé or CV - Brief email or cover letter describing one''s commitment to the Dive In mission and qualifications for this position - Names of at least two references and their contact information Commonwealth School is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.