Saturday Course Teacher

Position Description

Position: Saturday Course Teacher

Department: The Saturday Course

Location: CSG 128, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Saturdays - Academic Year,7:30am - 1:30pm

FLSA: Exempt

Classification:

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy seeks teachers for The Saturday Course, an enrichment program for public school children in Grades 4-8 with strong academic skills. Independently motivated students can learn compelling material in a fun and exciting environment. Founded in 1978, The Saturday Course has been an integral part of the Academy’s commitment to public/private partnerships. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching subjects in which they are passionate.

Please review our Sample Course List. as an example of the types of classes we have offered. Some specific subject areas that we are seeking at this time include but are not limited to: animals (zoology), archaeology, astronomy, aviation, creative writing, journalism, sports science, speech and debate. We encourage applicants to provide a cover letter with details about the course(s) you’d be interested in teaching.

Hours for this position are 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays during program dates. There are 5 sessions during the academic year – each session consists of five Saturdays. Candidates are not required to commit to teaching all sessions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive community. Additional key qualities for this position include warmth, compassion, cultural competence, flexibility, and humility. able to work effectively and constructively with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents for the benefit of students and the community. The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Saturday Course Director.

Supervision to be exercised: None.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: A bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

Required: Minimum of three years of proven experience in a specific course of study.

Preferred: Experience teaching students in Grades 4-8

Competencies

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by application law.