What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time English Teacher (Parental Leave) position at The Cambridge School of Weston?
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Posted: 02-Apr-25
Location: Weston, Massachusetts
Type: Part Time
Categories
English/Language Arts
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Date Posted: April 1, 2025 Start Date: August 18, 2025 Description: Temporary Position (Parental Leave): August 18, 2025 – March 6, 2026
The Cambridge School of Weston seeks an English teacher for an interim parental-leave replacement starting August 18, 2025. The English teacher will be a member of the English department and report directly to the English Department Chair. The position requires general knowledge of American and world literature, as well as experience teaching literary critical writing. Familiarity with or subject-area expertise in graphic novels and poetry are helpful but not required.
A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; will value progressive, student-centered education; will demonstrate an ability to make strong connections with students; will be passionate about teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles in a boarding and day school environment; and will have experience in differentiating and working in multiple modalities. Applicants should be well-versed in culturally responsive teaching practices and be interested in further developing their cultural competencies and equity literacy skills. In addition to these qualifications, our ideal candidate values collaboration among colleagues in our vibrant, art-infused school.
Essential Functions Of This Position Include
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information with email (phone optional) for three to five references (including one from a current supervisor), and a personal/teaching statement focusing on their interest in teaching English within a high school progressive education setting. Please submit files in PDF format and include how you heard of the opening in your email to EnglishSearch@csw.org. No phone calls, please.
Application Dates
Applications will start to be considered on April 4, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.
School Description
A leader among America’s progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At this day and boarding high school located in Weston MA, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and the world around them. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community, and the world.
The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates who will increase our diversity to apply.
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About The Cambridge School Of Weston
A leader among America’s progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At this day and boarding high school located in Weston MA, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and in the world around them. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community, and the world. The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage candidates who will in...crease our diversity to apply. Other resources:http://www.csw.org http://www.csw.org/Page/About-Us/Heads-Corner
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Posted: 02-Apr-25
Location: Weston, Massachusetts
Type: Part Time
Categories
English/Language Arts
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Date Posted: April 1, 2025 Start Date: August 18, 2025 Description: Temporary Position (Parental Leave): August 18, 2025 – March 6, 2026
The Cambridge School of Weston seeks an English teacher for an interim parental-leave replacement starting August 18, 2025. The English teacher will be a member of the English department and report directly to the English Department Chair. The position requires general knowledge of American and world literature, as well as experience teaching literary critical writing. Familiarity with or subject-area expertise in graphic novels and poetry are helpful but not required.
A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; will value progressive, student-centered education; will demonstrate an ability to make strong connections with students; will be passionate about teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles in a boarding and day school environment; and will have experience in differentiating and working in multiple modalities. Applicants should be well-versed in culturally responsive teaching practices and be interested in further developing their cultural competencies and equity literacy skills. In addition to these qualifications, our ideal candidate values collaboration among colleagues in our vibrant, art-infused school.
Essential Functions Of This Position Include
- Teach four blocks in the English Department. Each “block” is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes daily from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. In our six-module calendar year, this represents one teaching block per module for the first four modules.
- The teacher must be able to instruct students in a range of English courses in a clear, concise, and engaging way. Courses taught may include “Advanced Writing Portfolio” (a required 11th-grade creative nonfiction writing course), “Graphic Novels,” and “World Poetry.”
- Plan, develop, and execute lessons that showcase innovation, creativity, and a passion for the art of teaching while also utilizing distinctive instructional approaches that best serve the students’ long-term interests.
- Evaluate each student’s ability to meet course standards in reading, writing, and other course skills. Document and communicate progress to students, advisors, and guardians regarding academic progress.
- Participate in weekly departmental meetings prepared to discuss student concerns, teaching pedagogy, and curriculum developments. The candidate may also be asked to assist with departmental representation at school outreach events.
- Demonstrate a willingness and interest to learn and share new pedagogical techniques and develop specific curricular expertise.
- Maintain 30 minutes of daily availability outside of class time for drop-in office hours (in person or via Zoom).
- Bachelor of Arts or equivalent required; Master’s degree in English preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to strong collaboration across and within departments.
- Ability and interest in making strong connections with students.
- Ability to work within a department.
- Commitment to the values of progressive, student-centered education.
- Passion for teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles.
- Collegial faculty and working environment
- Curricular agency valuing creativity, innovation, and collaboration
- Competitive salary and robust human resource benefits (commensurate with part-time equivalency)
- Funding and institutional support for professional development
- Innovative daily and annual schedule that values reflection and relationship-building
- Provided hour-long hot lunch, as well as access to state-of-the-art fitness center
- Wooded, 65-acre campus located just 12 miles from Boston and Cambridge, in close proximity to scenic walking trails and excellent local restaurants and shops.
- Easy access to Kendal Green MBTA station, with on-campus parking and EV charging stations.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information with email (phone optional) for three to five references (including one from a current supervisor), and a personal/teaching statement focusing on their interest in teaching English within a high school progressive education setting. Please submit files in PDF format and include how you heard of the opening in your email to EnglishSearch@csw.org. No phone calls, please.
Application Dates
Applications will start to be considered on April 4, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.
School Description
A leader among America’s progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At this day and boarding high school located in Weston MA, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and the world around them. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community, and the world.
The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates who will increase our diversity to apply.
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About The Cambridge School Of Weston
A leader among America’s progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At this day and boarding high school located in Weston MA, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and in the world around them. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community, and the world. The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage candidates who will in...crease our diversity to apply. Other resources:http://www.csw.org http://www.csw.org/Page/About-Us/Heads-Corner
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