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Posted: 13-Jan-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Contract
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Science
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
About Shady Hill School:
Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - 8) and 90 faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.
About The Position:
Shady Hill School is looking for an experienced short-term Leave Replacement Lower School Science Teacher to teach kindergarten through second grade science from April to mid-June 2025. The science program, in keeping with the overall philosophy of the school, seeks to aid students in becoming independent thinkers and problem-solvers. Our curriculum emphasizes depth over breadth, and is based on inquiry and discovery. Science at all grade levels allows students to consider a problem, develop a plan for testing and solving the problem, and to reflect on why the plan did or did not work. Hands-on activities are selected to introduce and reinforce concepts, and to lead to a deeper understanding. We value multiple perspectives, collaboration and an appreciation for careful observation and consideration of all aspects of a question. Our science program in lower school begins in kindergarten and continues through fourth grade. The curricula are planned in collaboration with the grade level teachers (Gradeheads) in order to complement the Thematic Study or Central Subject at each grade level.
This is a temporary, full-time, in-person position from April 1, 2025 to June 18, 2025. Based on the duration of the assignment, this position does not qualify for benefits other than a paid spring break week in April (4/21 - 4/25).
Specific Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
How to apply: Please send a pdf including a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Leave Replacement Science Teacher” in the subject line of the email.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For a description of the school, refer to: www.shs.org.
COVID19 Protocols: All Shady Hill employees are required to provide proof of vaccination and to observe campus COVID protocols. All health and safety protocols are subject to change based on state, local and CDC guidelines and at the discretion of the Health and Safety Team.
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About Shady Hill School
For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.
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Posted: 13-Jan-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Contract
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Science
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
About Shady Hill School:
Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK - 8) and 90 faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.
About The Position:
Shady Hill School is looking for an experienced short-term Leave Replacement Lower School Science Teacher to teach kindergarten through second grade science from April to mid-June 2025. The science program, in keeping with the overall philosophy of the school, seeks to aid students in becoming independent thinkers and problem-solvers. Our curriculum emphasizes depth over breadth, and is based on inquiry and discovery. Science at all grade levels allows students to consider a problem, develop a plan for testing and solving the problem, and to reflect on why the plan did or did not work. Hands-on activities are selected to introduce and reinforce concepts, and to lead to a deeper understanding. We value multiple perspectives, collaboration and an appreciation for careful observation and consideration of all aspects of a question. Our science program in lower school begins in kindergarten and continues through fourth grade. The curricula are planned in collaboration with the grade level teachers (Gradeheads) in order to complement the Thematic Study or Central Subject at each grade level.
This is a temporary, full-time, in-person position from April 1, 2025 to June 18, 2025. Based on the duration of the assignment, this position does not qualify for benefits other than a paid spring break week in April (4/21 - 4/25).
Specific Responsibilities:
- Teach kindergarten, first grade and second grade science daily (total 16 classes per week)
- Follow lab safety rules set by the Shady Hill science department (Lower School applicable)
- Manage all classroom responsibilities, including implementing curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, utilizing a variety of approaches to teaching and assessing students
- Communicate about student progress, collaborate with department chair to write reports, and meet with administrators and other faculty to support the needs of individuals
- Work collaboratively with department and grade level teams
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and at least three prior years of lower school science teaching experience preferred
- Strong background in an inquiry approach to science education and in curriculum design, including interdisciplinary and project-based learning
- Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
- Employs multicultural, anti-bias, antiracist teaching strategies that reflect cultural competence
- Uses multicultural materials and resources
How to apply: Please send a pdf including a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Leave Replacement Science Teacher” in the subject line of the email.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For a description of the school, refer to: www.shs.org.
COVID19 Protocols: All Shady Hill employees are required to provide proof of vaccination and to observe campus COVID protocols. All health and safety protocols are subject to change based on state, local and CDC guidelines and at the discretion of the Health and Safety Team.
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About Shady Hill School
For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.
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