Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching upper school students and who can inspire a love of learning in their students through the development and application of thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students. The successful teacher in this role also will understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as have the ability to work independently. We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students to do the same.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

• Teach two sections of ELL courses and one section of Upper School English.
• Push into classrooms to support the international students and mentor other classroom teachers in supporting ELL students
• Collaborate with the History and English chairs to create and maintain an up-to-date scope and sequence document for each of the ELL courses in their respective departments
• Collaborate with the Admission Team on reviewing and evaluating prospective international students
• Assess the English proficiency of admitted English Language Learners and develop appropriate plans of academic support
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook.
• Provide appropriate, actionable feedback on student work and in term reports.
• Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of upper school students.
• Attend required meetings (all-school, department, divisional, parent, etc.).
• Participate as a day faculty member in 5 weekends of programming throughout the school year.

Additional Responsibilities

• International Student Coordinator
  • Advocate for international students and their families
  • Collaborate with the Office of Communications to connect with families through the Parent Newsletters and emails
  • Oversee Annual International Assembly in collaboration with student leaders and international students
  • Create programming for Worcester Academy that is dynamic and fosters a sense of community and belonging
  • Assist Director of Residential Life in managing the arrival and departures of international students for extended school breaks when school is not in session and oversee Homestay Program
  • Assist the Director of Residential Life on summer storage needs for students.
  • Coordinate student travel, cellular and student banking needs
  • Assist the Upper School Office and Admission Team with registration and orientation activities for all new and returning international students.
  • Act as DSO (Designated School Official) with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)

Other Responsibilities

Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.

• Update daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.
• Attend and participate in school trips.
• Maintain mature and age-appropriate judgment and boundaries.
• Follow accident & illness procedures.
• Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.
• Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit their students and further one another’s professional growth.
• Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each student's well-being and increasing autonomy.
• Serve as a role model for students and colleagues
• Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.
• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Division Head and English/History & Social Science Department Chairs

Experience and Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in ELL or English and/or Education
• Preferred: Master’s degree in ELL or English and/or Education

Experience

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in teaching in an academic setting at the upper school level
• Scaffolding and differentiation of content and skills, including executive functions
• Classroom organization and management
• Innovative and project-based curriculum design and pedagogy
• Multicultural curriculum design and pedagogy
• Energized by collaboration with colleagues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of cultures represented within our student body.
• Ability to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare cohesive teaching units and daily lesson plans
• Knowledge of best practices in multicultural curriculum and pedagogy
• Demonstrated skill in working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to apply best practices for integrating technology into curriculum and pedagogy
• Ability to implement problem-based learning and assessment.
• An understanding of the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting and the ability to do so
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize different digital communication platforms to communicate with international families. For example, Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp, GoogleMeet.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, thoughtfully, and in modes appropriate to the audience.
• Flexibility.
• A commitment to one’s own learning and professional development

Working Environment:

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  Work full-time and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to move throughout the campus during all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and digitally with faculty, staff, parents, students and external contacts.

Job Benefits:

Competitive Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision.

From: Worcester Academy