Lower School Interim Support Teacher

Position Available: Glen Urquhart School Lower School Support Teacher: Full-time, Interim Position For January-July 2025 About Us: Glen Urquhart School (GUS), is an independent, coeducational day school for students in Pre-K through grade eight. Located 45 minutes north of Boston in Beverly Farms, GUS was founded in 1977 with an experiential, thematic, place-based philosophy that integrates all subjects and creates opportunities for students to be passionate in their pursuit of knowledge. The Position: GUS seeks a motivated and flexible support teacher for grades one, two, and three. This person will be responsible for assessing student progress, supporting classroom instruction, and collaborating with other members of the grade level teams to support all learning goals. Ideal candidates will understand the importance of encouraging a growth mindset, developing problem-solving skills, and a love of learning. This position is full-time and eligible for benefits. Key Responsibilities: As an independent day school, we expect teachers to become involved in the life of the school. Beyond classroom work, teachers attend weekly school meetings, school functions, and community events. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting the mission and philosophy of the School Demonstrating academic excellence through a working knowledge of GUS’s core curriculum Managing a classroom of young children Organizing the classroom and establishing routines that support young children’s learning Planning lessons that are interdisciplinary and thematic Participating in parent conferences, meeting and communicating with parents regularly Working collaboratively with all Lower School teachers Keeping accurate and up-to-date records on student progress Qualifications: At GUS, we recognize that there are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. When reviewing applications we take a broad look at the experience of each applicant in order to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. That said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below: A bachelor’s degree 1-2 years of elementary classroom teaching experience or equivalent A demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive community Familiarity with the developmental needs of elementary-age students and current theories and practices that support a dynamic elementary education program Salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references with the subject line “Lower School support teacher” to gusjobs@gus.org. Equal Opportunity Employer: Glen Urquhart School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.